Major Construction Projects
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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
Project Updates
2022-103 Lower Lyndale Reconstruction Project
November 8, 2024: The contractor paved the final lift of asphalt this week. The contractor will be back the week of November 11th for restoration and installation of permanent pavement markings.
November 1, 2024: The contractor will begin restoring the boulevard area with topsoil and hydroseed.
October 25, 2024: The contractor will have paved the first lift of asphalt the week of October 21st. The contractor will be back in the week of October 28th completing restoration behind the curb and adjusting city-owned utilities in preparation for final paving. The contractor plans on paving the final lift of asphalt late the week of October 28th.
October 18, 2024: The contractor will finish up installation of concrete curb and sidewalk the week of October 21st. Once concrete is completed, the contractor will begin fine grading Lyndale Avenue in preparation for asphalt paving. The first course of asphalt paving is scheduled to be installed late the week of October 21st.
October 11, 2024: The contractor will finish up grading activities the week of October 14th. The contractor will be installing the concrete curb & gutter late the week of October 14th.
October 4, 2024: The contractor will continue installing the gravel and sand road bedding the week of October 7th.
September 27, 2024: The contractor will continue installing the gravel and sand road bedding the week of September 30th.
September 20, 2024: The contractor begin installing the gravel and sand road bedding the week of September 23rd.
September 13, 2024: The contractor will finish storm sewer installation the week of September 16th.
September 6, 2024: The contractor will continue storm sewer installation the week of September 9th.
August 30, 2024: The contractor will continue storm sewer installation the week of September 3rd.
2022-103b Russell A. Sorenson Parking Lot Reconstruction Project
November 8, 2024: The contractor paved the final lift of asphalt this week. The contractor will be in the week of November 11th to continue site restoration.
November 1, 2024: The contractor paved the first lift of asphalt this week. The contractor will be in the week of November 4th to begin restoration and continue installing site amenities. Final paving is scheduled for the week of November 4th.
October 18, 2024: The contractor will begin fine grading of the parking lot in preparation for asphalt paving the week of October 21st.
October 11, 2024: The contractor will be installing concrete curb & gutter early the week of October 14th.
October 4, 2024: The contractor will begin grading and installing the gravel base material the week of October 7th.
September 27, 2024: The contractor will begin grading and installing the gravel base material the week of September 30th.
September 20, 2024: The contractor will be mobilizing into the site the week of September 23rd. The contractor will begin removing the existing asphalt surface and concrete curb the week of September 23rd.
August 30, 2024: The Pre-Construction Conference was held on Tuesday, August 27th. The Contractor anticipates starting the project with removals late-September. This project will be coordinated with the 2022-103 Lower Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Project.
August 23, 2024: The contractor completed a large storm culvert crossing at the south end of the project this week. The contractor will continue storm sewer installation the week of August 26th.
Project Scope
This project will include the reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue between W. 106th Street and the southern terminus. The existing asphalt pavement and gravel base will be removed and replaced to current design standards. The existing storm sewer infrastructure is also being reviewed and additional storm sewer catch basins may be added as needed. The existing tear-drop turnaround at the south end of the corridor will be removed and replaced with a traditional cul-de-sac. Pavement markings will be installed on Lyndale Avenue to provide an on-street bicycle and pedestrian connection from W. 106th Street to the south.
The Russell A. Sorensen boat landing currently owned & operated by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will be reconstructed and expanded as part of this project. An off-street paved trail is also proposed to be constructed and will provide a bicycle and pedestrian connection from the parking lot to the recently constructed DNR State Trail.
This project is scheduled to be completed by September 2024.
Week of July 28, 2025
The contractor will begin minor utility work the week of July 28th. Replacement of the large diameter sanitary sewer is scheduled to begin late the week of July 28th, 2025 or early the week of August 4th, 2025.
Project Scope
This project aims to make sidewalk and access improvements to the Valley View Schools area on 88th Street from Nicollet Avenue to Portland Avenue. This project will also enhance the pedestrian crossing at Bischoff Lane and Portland Avenue.
The project includes:
- Installation of a new sidewalk along the north side of East 88th Street from Nicollet Avenue to Portland Avenue, with associated ADA compliant curb ramps
- Construction of a pedestrian refuge island, crosswalk enhancement, installation of a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system and the addition of a center median at the intersection of Portland Avenue and Bischoff Lane.
- Crosswalk enhancement at the elementary school entrance at East 88th Street and Clinton Avenue.
- School zone speed limit signs installation on E. 88th Street, 3rd Avenue and Portland Avenue
How is the Project funded?
The project is funded partially by a Safe Routes to School federal grant with the remaining project costs covered with a combination of State Aid and City funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.
What is the Project Schedule?
It is anticipated that construction will begin in mid-Summer of 2025 and be completed by Fall of 2025.
Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement Projects
Project Updates:
December 6, 2024: The installation of the pedestrian flashing beacon system at the new pedestrian crossing on 90th Street has started and is anticipated to complete the week of December 9.
November 1, 2024: Paving of the asphalt trail along 90th Street adjacent to Tretbaugh Park is complete. Boulevard restoration around the trail at Tretbaugh Park along with the new sidewalk around Bryant Park is complete. The installation of the pedestrian flashing beacon system at the new pedestrian crossing on 90th Street will be completed when the material arrives later this Fall.
October 25, 2024: Boulevard restoration and seeding around Bryant Park around the new sidewalk is complete. Paving of the asphalt trail along 90th Street adjacent to Tretbaugh Park is scheduled to complete late in the week of October 21 and will be followed by boulevard restoration. The installation of the pedestrian flashing beacon system at the new pedestrian crossing on 90th Street will be completed when the material arrives later this Fall.
October 18, 2024: Sidewalk installation around Bryant Park is complete, excluding a small segment along Bryant Avenue that is needed for construction access to the park. This area will be complete in the Spring of 2025. Boulevard restoration and seeding around Bryant Park will continue the week of October 21. Concrete work is also complete on 90th Street adjacent to Tretbaugh Park and the contractor is grading the class 5 gravel for asphalt trail installation. The asphalt trail is anticipated to be paved the week of October 21.
October 11, 2024: Sidewalk installation around Bryant Park is anticipated to complete the week of October 14, excluding a small segment along Bryant Avenue that is needed for construction access to the park. This area will be complete in the Spring of 2025. Final concrete work is anticipated to complete on 90th Street adjacent to Tretbaugh Park the week of October 14, with paving of the asphalt trail along 90th Street to follow the week of October 21.
October 4, 2024: Utility installation will complete the week of September 30. Grading of the trail and installation of sidewalk in both areas will continue the week of October 7. Installation of the trail along 90th Street adjacent to Tretbaugh Park is anticipated to occur the week of October 14.
September 27, 2024: Hydrant relocations and storm sewer utility work will complete early in the week of September 30. Electrical work will continue at 90th Street/France Avenue and the new pedestrian crossing location on 90th Street. Grading of the trail and installation of sidewalk in both areas will continue the week of September 30.
September 20, 2024: Hydrant relocations and storm sewer utility work are scheduled for the week of September 23 in both the Bryant and Tretbaugh areas. Electrical work is also scheduled to begin at 90th Street/France Avenue and the new pedestrian crossing location on 90th Street. Grading of the trail and sidewalk in both areas will continue the week of September 23.
September 13, 2024: Removals will continue in the Bryant Park area the week of September 16. Installation of concrete driveway entrances, curb and pedestrian ramps on 86th Street will also begin the week of September 16 in the Bryant Park area. Sidewalk removals in the Tretbaugh Park area will continue the week of September 16.
What is the scope of this project?
Planning and design for upgrades to Bryant and Tretbaugh Parks are underway as part of the Bryant and Tretbaugh Park Improvement Projects and are scheduled to begin construction in 2024. These changes are anticipated to bring new users to the parks, including more non-motorized users. There are currently no pedestrian crossing locations adjacent to Tretbaugh Park on 90th Street and the network of sidewalks adjacent to Bryant Park does not have access connections to the park for residents south of 86th Street. In addition, multi-modal and ADA compliance upgrades are needed throughout both parks.
Tretbaugh Park Trails
The existing sidewalk on the south side of 90th Street adjacent to Tretbaugh Park will be removed and replaced with a 10 foot multi-modal bituminous trail to accommodate the additional non-motorized users of the park. This replacement will extend from France Avenue to just east of Beard Avenue, adjacent to the park. Signal modifications along with replacement of pedestrian ramps to ADA compliance at the intersection of 90th Street and France Avenue will also be included with the project. In addition, the installation of a marked crosswalk with pedestrian refuge island, rectangular rapid flashing beacon system (RRFB) and associated ADA accessible pedestrian ramps will be installed across 90th Street adjacent to the park.
Bryant Park Trails
This project includes sidewalk installation adjacent to Bryant Park along Emerson Avenue, W 84 ½ Street, Dupont Avenue, W 84th Street, Aldrich Avenue, W 85th Street and Bryant Avenue to accommodate users of the park and adjacent residents. Sidewalk will be installed at the City standard 6 foot width and will include a turf boulevard between the curb and sidewalk. ADA accessible pedestrian ramps will also be installed at pedestrian crossing locations and entrances to the park as applicable.
This project will also incorporate curb bump-outs along Emerson Avenue, W 84th Street and Aldrich Avenue reducing street width in those locations to 28 feet to allow for traffic calming and reduced lengths for pedestrian crossings adjacent to the park.
In addition, to improve connectivity to the park, which was noted by multiple residents during the public engagement process, this project includes the installation of pedestrian crossings of 86th Street at Emerson Avenue and Bryant Avenue. The crossings would include the installation of refuge islands in both locations along with sidewalk installation along Emerson Avenue and Bryant Avenue from 86th Street to the park.
2024-111 PMP Park Trail Improvement Project Layouts
How is the project funded?
The project is funded by the PMP Park Trails Construction fund, which is one of the funding sources that comes from franchise fees. A small portion of the project is funded by stormwater utility funds. Property assessments are not included as part of the funding for this project.
What is the project schedule?
It is anticipated that construction will begin in late summer 2024 and be mostly completed in the fall of 2024, with the potential of some restoration and punch list items occurring in the spring of 2025. The project will be coordinated with the Bryant and Tretbaugh Park Improvement projects along with the 2024-101 PMP Street Improvement Project on 84th Street, Dupont Avenue and 84 ½ Street, adjacent to Bryant Park.
Project Updates:
November 1, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
The contractor will be mobilizing around mid-December to install the pedestrian flashing beacons.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
The contractor will be mobilizing around mid-December to install the pedestrian flashing beacons.
October 25, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
Due to issues related to procurement of the pedestrian flashing beacon system, the newly installed crosswalk will remain closed until mid-December. The contractor anticipates an 8-12 week lead time on delivery of the flashing beacons.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
Street signs and pavement markings installation work is completed. Traffic has been turned back to normal configuration. Due to issues related to procurement, the flashing beacon system will not be installed until mid-December. The contractor anticipates an 8-to-12-weeks lead time on delivery of the flashing beacons.
October 18, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
Due to issues related to procurement of the pedestrian flashing beacon system, the newly installed crosswalk will remain closed until mid-December. The contractor anticipates an 8-12 week lead time on delivery of the flashing beacons.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
The contractor completed paving operations the week of October 14. The current traffic control configuration will remain in place for striping and signing through the week of October 21. Due to issues related to procurement, the flashing beacon system will not be installed until mid-December. The contractor anticipates an 8-12 week lead time on delivery of the flashing beacons.
October 11, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
Traffic control devices were picked up and all traffic lanes are now open. Due to issues related to procurement of the pedestrian flashing beacon system the newly installed crosswalk will remain closed until mid-December. The contractor anticipates an 8-to-12 weeks lead time on delivery of the flashing beacons.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
Concrete median installation and curb placement along the south side of 98th Street is now completed. Milling and paving of the south side of 98th Street is scheduled for the week of October 21.
October 4, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
Signing and striping work items are completed. All traffic control devices will be picked up the week of October 7. Due to issues related to procurement of the pedestrian flashing beacon system, the newly installed crosswalk will remain closed until mid-December. The contractor anticipates an 8-to-12-weeks lead time on delivery of the flashing beacon system.
Lyndale Ave and 96th Street
Signing and striping work items are completed, and the flashing beacon has been put back in service. All traffic control devices will be picked up the week of October 7.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
Concrete median installation and curb placement along the south side of 98th Street is ongoing. Milling and paving of the south side of 98th Street is scheduled for the week of October 14.
September 27, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
All paving is completed. The contractor will be working on installing traffic signs and striping the street through the week of October 1. Traffic will be switched back to normal configuration after the completion of this work.
Lyndale Ave and 96th Street
All paving is completed. The contractor will be working on installing traffic signs and striping the street through the week of October 1. Traffic will be switched back to normal configuration after the completion of this work.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
The contractor is working on storm sewer installation and grading work along the south side of 98th street, this work will continue through the week of October 1. Concrete curb on the south side of 98th Street along with median installation work are scheduled for the week of October 7.
September 20, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
All concrete median work is completed. The contractor will be milling and paving the week of September 23, followed by signing and striping of the newly constructed crosswalk.
Lyndale Ave and 96th Street
The contractor will be milling and paving the intersection of Lyndale Ave and 96th Street the week of September 23.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
Concrete curb and gutter along with median installation work are ongoing and will continue through the week of October 2, the contractor will be milling and paving the north hall of 98th street concurrently the week of September 23.
September 13, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
Concrete median installation and electrical work will continue through the week of September 16. The contractor will shift the traffic lanes back to normal configuration after completion of this work.
Lyndale Ave and 96th Street
Curb installation and electrical work will continue the week of September 16.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
CenterPoint Energy gas main relocation on 98th Street is completed. Curb and gutter installation on the north side of 98th Street was also completed the week of September 9. The contractor will continue with installing curb along the south side of 98th street the week of September 16.
September 6, 2024:
Old Shakopee Road between 1st Ave and Stevens Ave
Traffic control has shifted to the inside lanes of Old Shakopee Road and removals are complete. The new concrete median will be installed the week of September 9 and electrical work will also continue.
Lyndale Ave and 96th Street
Storm sewer work on northbound Lyndale Avenue is complete. Curb installation and electrical work will continue the week of September 9.
W 98th St and Xerxes Ave
CenterPoint Energy is working on gas main relocation on 98th Street until early in the week of September 9. Storm sewer utility work will continue after CenterPoint Energy is complete. Curb and gutter installation on the north side of 98th Street is also scheduled for the week of September 9.
Project Scope
This project aims to improve pedestrian safety at three intersections in Bloomington:
- Old Shakopee Road (CSAH1) at Kennedy High School between 1st Avenue and Stevens Avenue
- Lyndale Avenue at W 96th Street
W 98th Street at Xerxes Avenue
The project will include the construction of pedestrian crossing refuge islands and associated curb modifications, installation of boulevard post mounted rectangular rapid flashing beacon warning systems at all three intersections, ADA upgrades including pedestrian ramps and sidewalk realignment.
Additionally, the location on Old Shakopee Road at Kennedy high school, will incorporates the extension of the center medians on Old Shakopee Road at Stevens Avenue and at 1st Avenue to lengthen the protected eastbound turn bays and implement turning restrictions. These turning restrictions will prohibit westbound left turns onto Stevens Avenue and 1st Avenue from Old Shakopee Road as well as restricting northbound through or left turns from Stevens Avenue and 1st Avenue to Old Shakopee Road.
These changes will help reduce conflict points and improve safety for all users at this busy intersection.
How is the Project funded?
The project is funded partly by a Highway Safety Improvement grant that the City was awarded back in February of 2021, the remaining project cost will be covered with a combination of State Aid and City funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.
What is the Project Schedule?
It is anticipated that construction will begin in early Summer of 2024 and be completed by Fall of 2024.
Water Resources Projects
Replacement of aging culvert with a new culvert better suited for wildlife crossing of East Bush Lake Road, just north of the entrance to Richardson Nature Center.
Construction began on Monday, June 9 and concluded on Tuesday, June 24.
The 2024-25 Winter Maintenance Projects involves work at three sites. Due to unseasonable weather, some of this work is carry-over from last winter.
Bryant Upper Pond
Work to remove sediment has been completed and the site has been restored. Vegetation establishment will continue throughout the season.
Westhampton Pond
Work to remove sediment has been completed and the site has been restored. Vegetation establishment will continue throughout the season.
Smith Park Pond
Sediment cleanout from Smith Park Pond was completed on Monday June 2. Restoration activities are underway.
Various storm sewer maintenance across the City. The project was awarded by Council on June 30.
Work is not expected to begin until early August.
This is winter work and is in the design phase now, with bidding planned for fall of 2025.
Trenchless maintenance of various storm sewer across the City.
Work is expected to begin the week of July 21.
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
Schedule
The construction of this Design-Build project is underway, started in early 2023, and will continue through the end of 2026.
Updates
- For detailed project information, please visit the MnDOT project website.
Contacts
Project email: Info@i494Construction.com
Project hotline: 651-583-6435
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.
Other Agency Projects
This summer, Hennepin County will replace a deteriorating bridge on France Avenue (County Road 17) over Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington, just north of Normandale Community College. The project is scheduled to begin July 14 and will last about 8 weeks.
A half-mile section of France Avenue--from 90th Street to the Marsh Lake Playfields entrance--will close to all traffic.
People driving will be able to access the Marsh Lake Playfields and the Bloomington Archery Range from the south, using 98th Street to reach France Avenue.
The shared use trail on the west side of France Avenue will remain open for people who walk, bike, and roll.
The posted detour for through traffic uses I-494, Normandale Boulevard (County Road 34), and Old Shakopee Road West (County Road 1).
Work is scheduled to be complete in late August. All dates are tentative and weather-dependent.
For questions or more information, visit the France Avenue Bridge Replacement project page.