Nicollet Updated for June 15th

31^st St at Nicollet Ave should be open with one lane each direction this afternoon.

From Lake St to 32^nd St, the first 3 layers of asphalt have been placed along with curb, gutter, and driveways. The final layer will be placed after the sidewalk has been installed. Thomas and Sons is now working on raising the manholes. Sidewalk work should begin next week. Additional information will be shared when it’s available.

The locations for the future street lights and the boulevard trees have been marked on the curb or sidewalk.

Local access to Office Max and Shops and Wells Fargo will continue to be on Nicollet from Lake St.

While Thomas and Sons is working on wrapping up the Phase 1 work, a reminder that Phase 2 (32^nd St to 35^th St- starting with only the intersection of 35^th St and Nicollet) is anticipated to start in early July.

PROJECT CONTACTS

On-site project inspector Bob Schmidt 651-308-3805-  Call Bob if you have immediate issues on the project

Project Engineer Beverly Warmka 612-673-3762-  Call Bev if you have general questions regarding the project

Project business liaison Erik Hansen 612-673-5022-  Call Erik if you have questions relating to your business and the project

UP-COMING MEETINGS 

Stakeholder construction updates

Public Works will hold stakeholder construction update meetings on Tuesdays at 11am at the Lyndale Neighborhood Association office, 3537 Nicollet Ave.  

 OTHER CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

CenterPoint Energy service crew will continue making connections to the new gas main.  They anticipate being completed with a majority with the service connections north of 37^th by the end of today.  They will be making appointments with each property/business owner to set up a time for this work to take place so the crew typically has to jump around a bit to meet these demands.  

CenterPoint Energy still has some work left on the gas main along Lake St from approximately Blaisdell Ave to just east of Nicollet. Additional information will be shared on this as it’s available.

CenturyLinkshould be finishing up their manhole work near 34^th St and will be moving on to the manhole near 35^th St.

Minneapolis Traffic is installing conduit for signals and lighting behind the new curbs and will be pouring foundations for the new street lights.

Minneapolis Water is installing the temporary water line from 32^nd St through 36^th St. The cleaning and lining for Phases 2 and 3 of the roadway construction project will be done together. They will be connecting services back to the mainline between Lake St and 32^nd St and removing the temporary lines.

If you have any questions regarding the project, feel free to contact me, Beverly Warmka, Project Engineer at beverly.warmka@minneapolismn.govor 612-673-3762

Additional information regarding the project can be found on the project website at http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cip/all/cip_nicollet31-40_index

Information regarding business assistance during road construction information can be found at: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/business/WCMS1P-089716 or you may contact Erik Hansen, Project Business Liaison, at erik.hansen@minneapolismn.govor 612-673-5022. 

For businesses who want to request “open for business” sign. Erik Hansen (612) 673-5022 can work directly with the businesses to address these needs. The City has relaxed signage restrictions and eliminated permits for Nicollet Ave businesses affect by construction.

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