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Pavement Management Program (PMP)
Curious about a local road construction project not listed on this page? It may be part of the City's Pavement Management Program, a systematic program of street rehabilitation and repair that ensures serviceable, safe roads at a reasonable cost.
Tips for Safely Maneuvering through Road Construction
The City offers these helpful reminders in dealing with Bloomington construction projects:
- Please observe posted detour and/or warning signs.
- Stay alert.
- Watch for signs, equipment and workers.
- Minimize distractions such as using cell phones, eating or drinking.
- Avoid tailgating.
- Follow posted speed limits.
- Stay in one lane while driving through a work zone.
Work zones can be danger zones if drivers don't use caution and good judgment. Driving too fast, not paying attention, following too closely and stopping suddenly are the major causes of crashes in work zones. Most people who are killed or injured in work zones are in vehicles passing through the work area.
Road Closures
Major City Projects
What is the scope of this project?
The existing intersection of Normandale Boulevard and 98th Street includes dedicated turn lanes on each approach, channelized right turn islands and a signalized intersection. Normandale Boulevard is a four-lane divided urban roadway that serves approximately 25,500 vehicles per day and has a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour (MPH). 98th Street is a four-lane divided urban roadway that serves 11,100 vehicles per day and includes a posted speed limit of 40 miles per hour (MPH). There have been numerous crashes reported at this intersection.
This safety improvement project will improve sight lines around the intersection with the elimination of all channelized right turn islands in the intersection while also providing traffic calming. Medians will be modified to allow for pedestrian refuge as pedestrians cross the intersection, along with an upgrade to the existing pedestrian/bicycle facilities in the area. Upgrades to the existing pedestrian facilities in the intersection will include upgrading the existing pedestrian ramps to ADA compliance along with the addition of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) in all quadrants of the intersection. In addition, the existing concrete sidewalks and asphalt paths within the limits of construction around the intersection will also be upgraded to ADA compliance and current width standards.
The project will also include the replacement of the existing signal system, which also may include the installation of traffic signal confirmation lights to aid law enforcement in identifying vehicles that run red lights along with flashing yellow left turn arrows.
How is the project funded?
Hennepin County (with the support of the City of Bloomington) applied for and received a competitive Federal Aid Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) grant in 2019. The project will be funded with a combination of Federal Aid, Hennepin County, State Aid and City funds. Property assessments are not included as part of the funding for this project.
What is the project schedule?
The project is anticipated to complete design in Spring 2022 with construction to begin in summer 2022 and is anticipated to complete Spring 2023.
Updates
May 12, 2023
Milling and paving of the asphalt in the intersection is complete and 98th Street has been re-opened to traffic. Final striping of the pavement is scheduled for the week of May 15.
May 5, 2023
The Contractor plans to complete the final milling and asphalt paving at the intersection of 98th St and Normandale Blvd early in the week of May 8. 98th St will be closed on both sides of Normandale Blvd with no access on or off Normandale Blvd from 98th St. This closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 8 and will be in place for 2 days while the work is completed (weather permitting).
Normandale Blvd will be reduced to one lane in both directions, but will remain open while the milling and paving is completed. A detour will be in place that utilizes Nesbitt Ave, 94th St and Collegeview Rd for 98th St traffic. Final striping of the pavement will follow later in the week of May 8.
April 21, 2023
The Contractor plans to continue work on this project the week of April 24. This will include lane closures on Normandale Boulevard and 98th Street to complete concrete sidewalk, pedestrian ramps and landscaping work in all four quadrants of the intersection.
April 14, 2023
The Contractor anticipates continuing work on this project in late April. This will include lane closures on Normandale Boulevard and 98th Street to complete concrete sidewalk, pedestrian ramps and landscaping work in all four quadrants of the intersection. The final milling and paving of the intersection is anticipated to involve full closures of 98th Street on both sides of Normandale Boulevard, which is anticipated to occur in early-mid May. More information will be given when a schedule is determined.
January 5, 2023
Due to the recent weather conditions, the activation of the new signal system has been moved to the week of January 9.
December 23, 2022
Installation of the new signal system is nearly complete. The temporary signal system will remain active until the week of January 2 when the new signal system is scheduled to be activated.
December 16, 2022
The signal poles have been delivered and the contractor is anticipating to complete installation the week of December 19, weather permitting.
November 23, 2022
Temporary striping of the pavement in the intersection is complete and all lanes have been reopened to traffic. The intersection will remain on the temporary signal system until the new signal poles arrive and are installed, which is anticipated to occur in December.
November 17, 2022
Boulevard restoration and temporary stabilization of the boulevard is complete with final seeding, plantings and tree installation to occur in the Spring of 2023. Striping of the pavement is anticipated to occur the week of November 21. The intersection will remain on the temporary signal system until the new signal poles arrive and are installed, which is anticipated to occur in December.
November 10, 2022
The intersection will be patched late in the week of November 7 to get it ready for the winter. Final milling and paving has been moved to the Spring of 2023, therefore 98th Street will not be closed on both sides of Normandale Boulevard this week. Pavement striping is scheduled for the week of November 14. Boulevard restoration and temporary stabilization of the boulevard is anticipated to complete early in the week of November 14 with final seeding, plantings and tree installation to occur in the Spring of 2023. The intersection will remain on the temporary signal system until the new signal poles arrive and are installed, which is anticipated to occur in December.
November 4, 2022
Concrete curb installation in the medians is scheduled for late in the week of October 31, with sidewalk installation early in the week of November 7. Boulevard restoration will follow concrete work and final milling and paving in the intersection is anticipated to occur late in the week of November 7. Final milling and paving will require road closures of 98th Street for 1-2 days as the work completes. Pavement striping is scheduled for the week of November 14. The intersection will remain on the temporary signal system until the new signal poles arrive, which is anticipated to occur in early-mid December. The boulevards will receive temporary stabilization for the winter and will receive final seed installation in Spring 2023. Perennial plantings and tree installation will also occur in the Spring when final seeding is completed.
October 28, 2022
Paving of the first layers of asphalt for Phase 3 is complete. Concrete curb installation in the medians is scheduled for late in the week of October 24 and the week of October 31. Traffic will be switched to Phase 4 to accommodate additional work in the medians on Tuesday, November 1.
October 21, 2022
Curb and gutter installation for Phase 3 is complete. The Contractor will be grading class 5 gravel and then paving the first layers of asphalt in the Phase 3 area the week of October 24. The Contractor anticipates switching to Phase 4, which is the final phase and includes work in the medians, the week of October 31.
October 14, 2022
Phase 3 removals are complete and storm sewer utility work will complete late in the week of October 10. Curb and gutter installation is scheduled for the week of October 17. The Contractor anticipates paving the first layers of asphalt in the Phase 3 area the week of October 24.
October 7, 2022
The Contractor will be moving to Phase 3, which includes work on the west side of Normandale Boulevard starting Friday, October 7. Traffic will be shifted to the east side of Normandale Boulevard and westbound 98th Street, west of Normandale Boulevard will also remain closed for Phase 3. Pavement and concrete removals, storm sewer utility work and grading of the street are scheduled for the week of October 10.
September 30, 2022
Paving of the first layers of asphalt in the Phase 2 area is complete and will be followed by boulevard restoration early in the week of October 3. The Contractor is planning to move to Phase 3, which includes work on the west side of Normandale Boulevard starting Friday, October 7. Traffic will be shifted to the east side of Normandale Boulevard and westbound 98th Street, west of Normandale Boulevard will also remain closed for Phase 3.
September 23, 2022
Concrete curb installation in the Phase 2 area on the east side of Normandale Boulevard is complete and sidewalk installation is scheduled for early in the week of September 26. This will be followed by boulevard restoration, grading of the class 5 gravel and paving of the asphalt in the Phase 2 area the week of September 26. The Contractor anticipates moving to Phase 3, which includes work on the west side of Normandale Boulevard early in the week of October 3.
September 16, 2022
Excavation of the street, placement of the gravel base and storm sewer utility work in the Phase 2 area on the east side of Normandale Boulevard, will complete early in the week of September 19. Signal installation will continue and concrete curb installation will begin the week of September 19.
September 9, 2022
Phase 1, which includes the paving of temporary crossover locations in the medians along Normandale Boulevard will be complete late in the week of September 5. The switchover from the existing signal system to the temporary signal system is scheduled to occur on Friday, September 9 .
Traffic control will also be switched to Phase 2 on September 9, which includes shifting traffic to the west side of Normandale Boulevard with one lane in both directions. This will also include the closure of westbound 98th Street from Normandale Boulevard to Briar Road.
Pavement removals for Phase 2 are scheduled for Saturday, September 10 and concrete removals along with storm sewer work are scheduled for the week of September 12.
September 2, 2022
Temporary signal installation will complete the week of September 5 and the switchover from the existing signal system to the temporary signal system is scheduled to occur on Friday, September 9, weather permitting. The installation of temporary crossovers in the medians on Normandale Boulevard are scheduled for the week of September 5.
The next phase will include work on the east side of Normandale Blvd and that traffic change is anticipated to occur on September 9th when the temporary signal is activated. This will also include the closure of westbound 98th Street from Normandale Boulevard to Briar Road.
August 26, 2022
Temporary signal installation has started and is anticipated to complete by the end of the week of August 29. The next phase will include the installation of temporary crossovers in the medians on Normandale Boulevard and that is scheduled for the week of September 5. Hennepin County and the City have received authorization from MnDOT to reduce the speed limit on Normandale Boulevard to 40mph in the construction zone. Signs for this speed reduction are in place and will be in place for the duration of construction.
August 19, 2022
Temporary signal installation is scheduled for the week of August 22. The next phase will include the installation of temporary crossovers in the medians on Normandale Boulevard which is anticipated for either the week of August 29 or September 5.
August 10, 2022
Construction is anticipated to begin the week of August 22 and will start with the installation of a temporary signal system to accommodate phasing of the work in the intersection.
July 29, 2022
A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for the week of August 1. It is anticipated that construction will begin in mid-late August and more information will be given when a schedule has been determined.
What is the scope of this project?
This project will include the installation of dedicated left-turn lanes on all approaches of Xerxes Avenue and Old Shakopee Road. Old Shakopee Road will maintain two through lanes in both directions of travel. Left-turn lanes will also be evaluated for the use of Flashing Yellow Arrow at certain times of the day. Improvements to the intersection will also include upgrading the signal system, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at the concrete pedestrian ramps, pavement rehabilitation within the project limits, and the installation of retroreflective pavement marking within the project limits.
How is the project funded?
The City of Bloomington applied for and received a competitive Federal Aid Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) grant in 2019. The project will be funded with a combination of Federal Aid, Hennepin County State Aid, Bloomington State Aid, and City funds. Property assessments are not included as part of the funding for this project.
What is the project schedule?
The project is anticipated to have the design completed in Spring 2022 with construction to begin in summer 2022 and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2023.
Updates
May 26, 2023
Permanent pavement markings installation in the intersection has been completed and re-opened to traffic. All turning movements on both Old Shakopee Road and Xerxes Avenue have been re-opened. Traffic control closing adjacent streets have also been removed.
May 19, 2023
The contractor has completed final paving on the south side of Old Shakopee Road and Xerxes Avenue. Traffic control will remain in place with one lane of traffic in either direction on Old Shakopee Road until permanent pavement markings are installed late the week of May 22.
May 12, 2023
The contractor will have completed the installation of concrete pavement on the south side of Old Shakopee Road. The contractor will be back in the week of May 15 to complete boulevard restoration. The contractor will also be milling the existing asphalt pavement and paving back a new layer of asphalt pavement late the week of May 15. Final pavement markings are tentatively scheduled to be installed the week of May 22. Traffic control will remain in place with one lane of traffic in either direction on Old Shakopee Road. Adjacent residential streets will remain closed until the project is completed.
May 5, 2023
The contractor will be milling the asphalt pavement on Friday, May 5th and paving the new asphalt pavement on Monday, May 8th on the north half of Old Shakopee Road. Once this work is completed, the traffic on Old Shakopee Road will be switched from the south side of the road to the north side. One lane of travel in either direction will be maintained during this phase. Closures of the streets adjacent to the project will be maintained during the next phase of the project. The contractor will be back the week of May 8th to compete work on the south side of Old Shakopee Road. This work includes installing permanent concrete pavement and boulevard restoration.
April 21, 2023
The Contractor plans to continue work on this project the week of April 24. Xerxes Avenue will be closed on both sides of Old Shakopee Road starting Tuesday, April 25th and continuing for approx. 3-4 weeks. This will also include the closure of access to York Avenue, Washburn Avenue and Vincent Avenue from Old Shakopee Road. Traffic will remain open on Old Shakopee Road to one lane in both directions. The Contractor will be starting concrete removals and boulevard fence replacement the week of April 24.
April 14, 2023
The Contractor anticipates continuing work on this project the week of April 24. This will include a similar traffic control setup that was in place for most of the Fall of 2022, which included the closure of Xerxes Avenue on both sides of Old Shakopee Road. Traffic will remain open on Old Shakopee Road to one lane in both directions. The Contractor will be completing concrete work on Old Shakopee Road, installing driveways, completing boulevard restoration and completing the final milling and paving of the intersection. This work is anticipated to take approximately 3 weeks to complete, weather permitting. More information will be given when a schedule is determined.
December 23, 2022
The contractor will continuing installing the signal system the week of December 26, weather permitting.
December 19, 2022
The contractor will continuing installing the signal poles the week of December 19, weather permitting.
November 23, 2022
Temporary striping of the pavement in the intersection is complete. The intersection will remain in its current traffic configuration until the new signal poles arrive and are installed, which is anticipated to occur in December.
November 17, 2022
The contractor will be in the week of November 21 to complete pavement marking installation. The temporary traffic control will remain in place, including closures of adjacent streets, until the signal poles are installed, which is tentatively mid-December.
November 10, 2022
The contractor will be in early the week of November 14 to complete pavement marking installation. Boulevard restoration and temporary stabilization of the boulevard is anticipated to complete early in the week of November 14 with final seeding to be completed in Spring of 2023. The temporary traffic control will remain in place, including closures of adjacent streets, until the signal poles are installed, which is tentatively mid-December.
November 4, 2022
The contractor will be pouring the remaining concrete sidewalk early the week of November 7 with temporary stabilization of the boulevard areas to follow. The contractor will install the pavement markings late the week of November 7. The intersection will remain in its current configuration with one lane of traffic in either direction on Old Shakopee Road and access to Xerxes Avenue will be restricted until early-mid December when the new signal poles arrive. Due to ready-mix concrete supply-chain issues, the concrete pavement that was scheduled to be installed on Old Shakopee Road will occur in spring 2023, along with final restoration of the boulevard areas. As part of this project, Old Shakopee Road was scheduled to have a mill & overlay from York Avenue to Washburn Avenue, this work will also occur in spring 2023 once the underlying concrete pavement is installed.
October 28, 2022
Concrete curb & gutter is scheduled to be installed the week of October 31 on the south side of Old Shakopee Road. The contractor will also be in the week of October 31 pouring bases for the traffic signal and continuing to work on signal items.
October 21, 2022
The contractor will continue with existing pavement and curb removals on the south side of Old Shakopee Road early the week of October 24. The contractor will also begin installing underground utilities once existing removals are completed. Concrete curb & gutter and concrete sidewalk will be installed the week of October 31.
October 14, 2022
The contractor is scheduled to pave Xerxes Avenue north of Old Shakopee Road on October 13. The contractor will also be back the week of October 12 to continue installing concrete driveway and pedestrian ramps. The contractor will also continue installing underground conduits and cable in preparation for installation of the new traffic signal. The contractor will looking to switch this project over to phase 2, which is completing the necessary work on the south side of Old Shakopee Road around October 20. Vehicular traffic on Old Shakopee Road will still be one lane of traffic in either direction. Due to regional shortages of select construction materials, temporary asphalt will be installed in lieu of concrete this fall. Areas that are not completed this year are tentatively scheduled to be finished in spring of 2023.
September 30, 2022
The contractor will be wrapping up underground utility installation and will begin the installation of concrete curb & gutter on the north side of Old Shakopee Road on Tuesday, October 4.
September 23, 2022
The contractor will begin underground utility work the week of September 26 on the north side of Old Shakopee Road. Concrete pavement, curb & gutter, and sidewalk installation is scheduled to begin the week of October 2. The contractor will also continue work on the new signal system, which includes underground conduit directional drilling the week of September 26.
September 16, 2022
The contractor is scheduled to begin work on this project on Monday, September 19. The existing traffic signal will be shutoff and traffic control on Old Shakopee Road & Xerxes Avenue will be placed. The City is coordinating the relocation of the remaining private utilities which is scheduled to occur on Monday, September 19. The contractor will begin removing the existing pavement once private utility relocation is complete.
September 9, 2022
The contractor is scheduled to begin work on this project on Monday, September 19. This project will be constructed in two major phases, with the first phase being the widening of Old Shakopee Road in the westbound direction. Access to Xerxes Avenue, Washburn Avenue, and York Avenue from Old Shakopee Road will be restricted once work commences. Thru traffic on Old Shakopee Road will be maintained during the project, with one lane of traffic in either direction.
Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement Projects
What is the scope of this project?
The main focus of the project is pedestrian/student crossing safety, but the project will also improve vehicle operations and safety at the driveway entrance to Olson Elementary and Middle School on W 102nd Street. The primary items that will be included with this site improvement project are listed below:
- Realignment of the Olson Schools driveway with modifications to the medians to provide guidance to the drivers and reduced pedestrian exposure.
- Construction of an eastbound right turn lane into the school driveway.
- Construction of a new sidewalk along a segment of W 102nd Street and along the west side of the school driveway.
- A new student crosswalk internal to the school circulation drives and parking lot with a center refuge island and shortened crossing distance.
- Storm sewer installation on the south side of W 102nd Street from Nord Avenue to the east to accommodate the new turn lane.
How is the project funded?
The City, in cooperation with Bloomington Public Schools, applied for and received a competitive Federal Safe Routes to School grant in 2019. The project will be funded with a combination of Federal Aid, State Aid and City funds. Property assessments are not included as part of the funding for this project.
What is the project schedule?
The project is anticipated to begin in June or July 2023 and be substantially complete in late August 2023.
Updates
August 18, 2023
Paving of the final layer of asphalt is scheduled for August 18. Final signing and striping is scheduled for the week of August 21.
August 11, 2023
Tree installation and boulevard restoration will complete early in the week of August 14 and will be followed by paving of the final layer of asphalt later in the week. Final signing and striping is scheduled for the week of August 21.
August 4, 2023
Concrete curb installation and sidewalk installation is complete. Paving of the first two layers of asphalt is scheduled to complete by August 4 and will be followed by boulevard restoration the week of August 7.
July 28, 2023
Concrete curb installation is complete and sidewalk installation will continue into the week of July 31. Grading of class 5 gravel is scheduled for early in the week of July 31 and will be followed by paving of the first layer of asphalt.
July 21, 2023
Storm sewer and watermain work are complete. The Contractor is grading and placing class 5 gravel in preparation for concrete curb installation. Concrete curb installation is scheduled for the week of July 24.
July 14, 2023
Hydrant relocations will be completed on Friday, July 14 which will require the watermain on 102nd Street to be shutdown from Normandale Boulevard to Johnson Avenue. All affected residents have been notified. Storm sewer work is scheduled for early in the week of July 17, which will require 102nd Street to be down to one lane of traffic at Nord Avenue on July 17. Flaggers will be present to allow traffic through safely. Grading and placement of class 5 gravel will continue the week of July 17 with concrete work scheduled for the week of July 24.
July 6, 2023
The Contractor plans to start removals and utility work the week of July 10. All traffic will be shifted to the north side of W 102nd Street from approximately Rich Road to Little Road with one lane in both directions starting July 10.
June 30, 2023
The schedule has been slightly adjusted and the Contractor plans to start removals and utility work the week of July 10.
June 23, 2023
A preconstruction meeting was held the week of June 19. The Contractor anticipates starting work on the project on July 5.
March 16, 2023
As part of the Olson Schools SRTS Site Improvement Project, tree removal will be needed on the south side of W 102nd St, adjacent to where a right turn lane will be installed.
Per federal requirements, this tree removal will need to occur by the end of March to avoid tree removal when Northern Long Eared Bats may be present. This tree removal will complete in late March.
The overall project will not start until this summer and tree replacements will be planted toward the end of the summer when the construction project is complete.
Water Resources Projects
The 2023 Storm Sewer Maintenance Project is on-going at various small sites throughout the city. The majority of the work will cause minimal disruption to the general public. Project personnel will communicate directly with the few residents that we expect will be inconvenienced.
There are two sites that will require temporary closure of trails, please obey any closure notices posted and watch for construction activity. The sites are:
- Normandale Lake Park – grading work on the earthen berm on the east side of the lake will require complete closure of the trail closest to the lake. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the outside trail which may also be closed intermittently. The work will begin once Hennepin County has completed their work on Normandale Blvd.
- Queen Avenue Circle Trail to Nine Mile Creek – replacement of the storm sewer in this area requires closing the trail for approximately 3 weeks in October.
Planning for this project is currently underway, with construction anticipated over the winter.
The 2023 Storm Sewer CIPP Liner Project is on-going at various small sites throughout the city. The work at each site can generally be completed in 1-2 days will cause minimal disruption to the general public. Project personnel will communicate directly with the few residents that we expect will be inconvenienced.
Interstate Projects
Scope
MnDOT and its partners are working to plan and construct improvements on the I-494 corridor that travels through the cities of Bloomington, Richfield, Eden Prairie and Edina.
The first construction project will include the following
- Interchange improvements at I-494 and I-35W
- E-Z Pass lanes between I-35W and Hwy 100
- Bridge reconstruction and access changes at Nicollet, Portland and 12th Avenues, and new pedestrian bridge at Chicago Avenue
Funding
The $320 million construction project will be funded with a combination of Corridors of Commerce funds, Minnesota Highway Freight Program, INFRA, and other state and local funds.
Schedule
The project development for this Design-Build project is underway, with a plan to award the construction contract in early 2023 and construct to take place between 2023 and 2026.
Updates
- For detailed project information, please visit the MnDOT project website.
This 43-year-old bridge is in need of major repairs to continue to safely transport people and goods between the cities of Bloomington, Eagan, and Mendota Heights. Once construction is completed, travelers using the bridge will enjoy a smoother safer road. The project will also extend the life of the bridge and improve drainage.
Location
- I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River between 24th Ave. in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Mendota Heights/Eagan
Schedule
- 2023: construction will begin on the I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River. Crews will begin work on the center median shoulder and traffic will be shifted on to the outside shoulder. During this time, there will be narrower lanes on the bridge and temporary overnight lane closures.
- 2024: work will start on the westbound side of the bridge, which includes resurfacing the bridge deck and doing repair work. There will be road and ramp closures on westbound I-494 between Hwy 77 in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Eagan/Mendota Heights.
- 2025: work on the eastbound side of the bridge will begin. There will be road and ramp closures on westbound I-494 between Hwy 77 in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Eagan/Mendota Heights. The regional trail will also be closed.
Summary of work
- Repair pavement on I-494
- Reconstruct the regional trail
- Replace bridge joints
- Repair bridge deck, beam ends and railings
- Reconstruct bearings
- Replace highway lighting
- Repair/replace drainage
Updates
- For detailed project information, please visit the MnDOT project website.
Scope
I-35W will be resurfaced in 2023 with additional lanes added between 98th St. and 106th St. Four intersections (90th St, 94th St., 98th St, and 106th St) will receive improvements to pedestrian ramps, sidewalks and signals at the freeway interchange.
Funding
The $16 million construction project will be funded with state maintenance funds.
Schedule
Construction is scheduled from May through October 2023.
Updates
- For detailed project information, please visit the MnDOT project website.
Other Agency Projects
CenterPoint Pipeline Webpage
Project Scope
For several months beginning on Monday, May 15, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors will work in the eastern part of Bloomington along the following streets:
On the following streets, the crews will work on the natural gas mains, service lines, and meters:
- 14th Avenue S. from 82nd to 86th Streets E.
- 15th Avenue S. from 82nd to 83rd Streets E.
- Bloomington Avenue S. from 82nd to 86th Streets E.
- 16th Avenue S. from 82nd to 86th Streets E.
- Crest Road from 12th to 14th Avenues S.
- 82nd Street E. from 14th S. to Bloomington Avenues S. and from 17th to 18th Avenues S.
On one street, the crews will work only the service lines and meters:
- 17th Avenue S. from 82nd to 84th Streets E.
What is the project schedule?
Anticipated timeline: Several months beginning on Monday, May 15.
For More Information
Questions about construction? Email or call:
- csv.constructionservices@centerpointenergy.com
- 612-321-5369 or 612-321-5546
Questions about restoration? Email or call:
- csv.restoration@centerpointenergy.com
- 612-321-5042
Since 2013, CenterPoint Energy has conducted a multi-year construction project to replace and rehabilitate approximately 80 miles of 20" and 24" steel pipe that supplies natural gas to thousands of homes and businesses in the metro area. This construction project is needed to help increase reliability and safety and is part of CenterPoint Energy's standard maintenance and upkeep of the system.
From April to November 2021, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors will work in Bloomington along Penn Avenue from 98th Street to Interstate 494. This project will happen in four phases:
- Phase 1: Michels Corporation will replace the first of the project’s two natural gas mains. This main is a distribution main that will feed the natural gas service lines to homes and businesses.
- Phase 2: Michels Corporation will connect the service lines to the distribution main.
- Phase 3: CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor will replace the second main. This main is a transmission main that will feed the distribution main.
- Phase 4: Q3 Contracting will restore the areas affected by work on the natural gas lines.
Additional information can be found on CenterPoint Energy's construction web page.
Updates
Project design and construction updates will be provided via this webpage (below), E-Subscribe and direct mailings to property owners near to the project.
September 2, 2021
As part of CenterPoint Energy’s multi-year Beltline Project, they are currently replacing a gas main from approximately 107th Street Circle in Bloomington to Cliff Road in Burnsville that runs under the Minnesota River. This work requires that the Bluff Trail from Hopkins Road to Gideon Pond House be closed to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
As the Contractor replaces the gas main in this area, they will create an open trench along the utility corridor, crossing this trail. The trail will be closed through October 2022 and traffic will be detoured to the existing DNR trail that runs along the Minnesota River.
October 29, 2021
Final gas main tie-ins will be completed this week. Final street restoration will continue the week of November 1 and is anticipated to complete by early in the week of November 8.
October 22, 2021
Final tie-ins to the new gas main are scheduled for late in the week of October 25. Street restoration will continue the week of October 25.
October 15, 2021
Gas main installation is anticipated to complete the week of October 18. Final tie-ins to the new gas main are scheduled for the week of October 25. Street restoration will continue heading south from 94th street the week of October 18 and the 96th Street access from Penn Avenue will re-open later in the week of October 18.
October 8, 2021
Gas main installation is progressing from 94th Street to 98th Street and access to 94th Street will be re-opened on October 8. Access to 96th Street on the east side of Penn Avenue will be closed on October 11 for approximately 2 weeks. Street restoration from 90th Street to 94th Street is scheduled for late in the week of October 4.
September 30, 2021
Northbound Penn Avenue is currently closed from 98th Street to 90th Street and work is progressing near the intersection of 94th Street. Access to 94th Street from Penn Avenue is closed and is anticipated to reopen later in the week of October 4. Street restoration from 90th Street to 86th Street is scheduled for late in the week of September 27.
September 24, 2021
The northbound closure of Penn Avenue will be extended from 94th Street to 98th Street on September 27 and pavement will be removed early in the week in that area as gas main installation continues to progress south toward 94th Street. Street restoration and paving of the area from 90th Street to the north on Penn Avenue will continue the week of September 27.
September 17, 2021
Gas main installation will continue to head south from 90th Street to 94th Street the week of September 20. Final tie-ins and testing of the new gas main from 79th Street to 86th Street is scheduled for the week of September 20 and will require lane closures on 86th Street east of Penn Avenue. 86th Street at Penn Avenue will remain open to traffic when this work occurs. 96th Street on the east side of Penn Avenue is anticipated to re-open early in the week of September 20.
September 10, 2021
Eastbound 90th Street at Penn Avenue is currently closed and will re-open early on September 13. Northbound Penn Avenue from 90th Street to 94th Street is closed and gas main installation will continue to head south from 90th Street to 94th Street over the coming weeks. The second crew is nearing completion at the north limits of the project at TCF Bank and Chick-Fil-A near 79th Street and Penn Avenue and will be testing the new gas main from that location to 86th Street the week of September 20 before it is put into service. 86th Street on the east side of Penn Ave is anticipated to be closed the week of September 20 for 3-4 days to complete the final tie-ins.
September 3, 2021
Gas main installation is completed up to Dixon Drive and the crew has moved down to Penn Avenue from 90th Street to Penn Lake Circle. Westbound 90th Street from Penn Avenue to approximately 250’ east is scheduled to re-open to traffic on September 3. Eastbound 90th Street will be closed at Penn Avenue on September 7 until the end of the week to complete gas main installation in that area.
Northbound Penn Avenue from 90th Street to 94th Street will also be closed on September 7 for approximately 4-6 weeks as gas main installation continues to head south from 90th Street. The second crew will continue to work on the north limits of the project at TCF Bank and Chick-Fil-A near 79th Street and Penn Avenue the week of September 6.
The current closure of 88th Street from Queen Avenue to Penn Avenue is anticipated to re-open the week of September 6. The closure of 96th Street on the east side of Penn Avenue will remain closed for another 1-2 weeks as crews work on regulator loops in the area.
August 27, 2021
Gas main installation is anticipated to reach Dixon Drive by the end of the week, weather permitting, and that crew will then move down to the area between 90th Street and Penn Lake Circle. Westbound 90th Street from Penn Avenue to approximately 250’ east is currently closed until the end of the week of August 30.
The second crew will continue to work on the north limits of the project near TCF Bank and Chick-Fil-A near 79th Street and Penn Avenue the week of August 30. The current closure of 88th Street from Queen Avenue to Penn Avenue is anticipated to re-open late in the week of August 30. The closure of 96th Street on the east side of Penn Avenue has been slightly delayed until the week of August 30 and will last approximately 2 weeks as crews work on regulator loops in the area.
August 19, 2021
Gas main installation is anticipated to reach Dixon Drive the week of August 23 and that crew will then move down to Penn Lake Circle and head south toward 90th Street. Westbound 90th Street from Penn Avenue to approximately 250’ east will be closed starting August 24 for approximately 1 ½ weeks to accommodate the work.
As work progresses south of 90th Street, which is anticipated to occur after Labor Day, northbound Penn Avenue will be closed and detoured. Side street accesses will be closed from Penn Avenue as work progresses. A second crew will continue to work on the north limits of the project near TCF Bank and Chick-Fil-A near 79th Street and Penn Avenue the week of August 23.
The distribution gas main crew will also need to close 96th Street on the east side of Penn Avenue the week of August 23 for approximately 2 weeks.
August 13, 2021
Work will continue to progress on Penn Avenue between American Boulevard and Dixon Drive over the next 1-2 weeks, then work will move down to Penn Lake Circle and begin heading south toward 98th Street. Side street accesses will be closed from Penn Avenue as work progresses. 88th Street from Penn Avenue to Queen Avenue is anticipated to re-open the week of August 16.
August 6, 2021
86th Street and 79th Street have been re-opened to traffic. Work will continue to progress on Penn Avenue between W 79th St and Dixon Drive the week of August 9 There is also an additional crew working in the area of 88th Street and Penn Avenue and this will require the closure of 88th Street from Queen Avenue to Penn Avenue early in the week of August 9. This closure will last approximately 2 weeks. Street restoration will continue to follow behind the gas main installation.
July 30, 2021
86th Street is anticipated to re-open to traffic on the east side of Penn Avenue mid-week of August 2. The Contractor will also be moving up to 79th Street on Penn Avenue and 79th Street access on the west side of Penn Avenue will be closed from July 30 – August 3 as work progresses through that intersection. Work will then continue to progress south of 79th Street later in the week. Street restoration will continue to follow behind the gas main installation.
July 23, 2021
Transmission gas main installation continues to head north of 86th Street on Penn Avenue and 86th Street will remain closed on the east side of Penn Avenue until the end of July or the first week of August. The Contractor will have another crew moving up to 79th Street on Penn Avenue late in the week of July 26. 79th Street access on the west side of Penn Avenue will be closed from July 30 – August 3 as work progresses through that intersection.
July 16, 2021
Transmission gas main installation continues to head north of 86th Street and 86th Street will remain closed on the east side of Penn Avenue until the end of July. The Contractor will continue to restore the pavement between 90th Street and 86th Street the week of July 19.
May 27, 2021
Westbound 86th Street at Penn Avenue was re-opened to traffic on May 25. Distribution gas main installation on Penn Avenue is anticipated to reach 90th Street the week of May 31. Lane closures along with truck turn restrictions will be in place in the intersection of 90th Street and Penn Avenue starting early in the week of May 31.
May 21, 2021
Westbound 86th Street will be closed on the east side of Penn Avenue early in the week of May 24 for gas main installation, and is anticipated to re-open within 1-2 days. A detour will be provided. The installation of distribution gas main and services will continue between 86th Street and 90th Street the week of May 24.
May 13, 2021
88th Street between Queen Avenue and Penn Avenue along with westbound 90th Street between Penn Avenue and Queen Avenue will reopen late in the week of May 10, or early the week of May 17 after restoration is completed. Work will also continue to head south on Penn Avenue towards 86th Street the week of May 17.
May 6, 2021
88th Street between Queen Avenue and Penn Avenue along with westbound 90th Street between Penn Avenue and Queen Avenue are anticipated to reopen late in the week of May 10 after work has completed on Penn Avenue in these locations. Work continues in the area of American Boulevard and Penn Avenue and will also continue to head south of Dixon Drive on Penn Avenue the week of May 10.
April 29, 2021
Work continues near the intersection of American Blvd and Penn Avenue and will begin heading south on Penn Avenue late in the week of May 3. A gas main crew is also working between 90th Street and 88th Street on Queen Avenue and Penn Avenue. This work requires lane closures on Penn Avenue and Queen Avenue, while 88th Street is currently closed between Penn Avenue and Queen Avenue with a detour provided. 88th Street is anticipated to reopen late in the week of May 3.
April 22, 2021
The distribution gas main replacement began on April 16 and is concentrated near the intersection of Penn Avenue and American Boulevard for the first couple of weeks, which is different than the original plan of starting near 86th Street. Distribution gas main replacement will continue to head south on Penn Avenue over the next 1-2 months. Lane closures will be utilized on Penn Avenue as work progresses and updates will be given of any side street closures that will be needed as work progresses south.
April 8, 2021
The distribution gas main work for this project is scheduled to start the week of April 12. This work will start at 86th Street on Penn Avenue and work to the north on Penn Avenue toward I-494. Traffic will be shifted to the west side of the road, with one lane in both directions as work progresses north on Penn Avenue.
February 26, 2021
A virtual informational meeting was held by CenterPoint Energy on Tuesday, February 23 at 6pm to review the 2021 CenterPoint Energy Penn Avenue Beltline Project. There were four property owners in total that attended the meeting. City of Bloomington and Hennepin County staff were also present at the meeting This project will include the replacement of an existing 24” transmission gas main along Penn Avenue from just north of 98th Street up to I-494, with other smaller distribution gas main work.
The distribution gas main work is anticipated to begin in April 2021, with the larger transmission gas main work starting in early June 2021. The slides from the informational meeting presentation are available on CenterPoint Energy’s construction site at CenterPointEnergy.com/Construction select, “Minnesota”, then click on “Project Sites” and select “Bloomington” to find the Penn Avenue Beltline Project. More information regarding the construction schedule will be given as the construction season nears.
February 11, 2021
CenterPoint Energy will be back in Bloomington this year to continue work on their multi-year Beltline project. This multi-year project began in 2013 and has been replacing and rehabilitating many miles of transmission gas lines throughout the metro area. The location within Bloomington in 2021 includes Penn Avenue from just north of 98th Street up to I-494. This project will include the replacement of an existing 24” transmission gas main along with other smaller distribution gas main work and is anticipated to begin in April of 2021.
CenterPoint Energy will be hosting a virtual informational meeting on Tuesday, February 23 starting at 6:00pm, which will include a short presentation, followed by a Q&A session with staff. CenterPoint Energy sent notices for the informational meeting earlier this week to adjacent property owners. More information can be found on CenterPoint Energy’s construction site at CenterPointEnergy.com/Construction select, “Minnesota”, then click on “Project Sites” and select “Bloomington” to find the Penn Avenue Beltline Project. More information regarding the construction schedule will be given as the construction season nears.
Hennepin County is planning make safety and access improvements for people driving, walking and rolling at five intersections on Nicollet Avenue (County Road 52) and Portland Avenue (County Road 35) in Richfield and Bloomington.
Work has begun and is expected to warp up in the fall of 2023.
No traffic impacts are anticipated during construction.
For more information visit: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/transportation/nicollet-and-portland
Contact Amanda Shotton at amanda.shotton@hennepin.us or 612-384-8819.