North Loop Reconstruction & Pedestrian Improvements

Editor's note - This is an ongoing series of updates as the North Loop Reconstruction and Pedestrian Improvements project.

North Loop Reconstruction & Pedestrian Improvements

The North Loop Reconstruction & Pedestrian Improvements Project consists of two separate projects:

1. A full street reconstruction along 3rd St N between 10th Ave N and 5th Ave N
2. A pedestrian improvement project generally bounded by 10th Ave N on the north, 1st Ave on the south, West River Parkway on the east, and 4th St N on the west

North Loop Reconstruction Updates

WORK THIS PAST WEEK

5th Ave N

• Continuing water work at 5^th and 3^rd St N
• Continue soil corrections between 3^rd St and 4^th St N
• Began storm sewer work

7th Ave N

• Placed 1st lift of asphalt

8th Ave N

• Placed the 1st lift of asphalt (at Washington Ave only)

9th Ave N

• Placed the 1st lift of asphalt (at Washington Ave and the west side of 9^th Ave N)

 3rd St N

• Continued water work between 8^th Ave N and 5^th Ave N
• Finished salvaging brick pavers on the north side of 3^rd St N between 10^th Ave N and 7^th Ave N, and started the south side removals
• Removal of north sidewalk & curb between 10^th & 5^th Avenue
• Frana began work on the Bassett Creek Apartments, currently connecting storm, sanitary, water and a new hydrant into 3^rd St N (this is why 3^rd St N has been closed off at 7^th Ave N)-the utility connections work should be complete by early next week.

WORK ANTICIPATED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK

5th Ave N

• Continuing water work at 5^th and 3^rd St N (8^th Ave N to 5^th Ave N)
• Hydrant installation at 4^th Ave N
• Complete sanitary sewer work
• Complete storm sewer work
• Begin grading and hauling in gravel in preparation for paving

7th Ave N

• Begin concrete installation (curb and gutter placement and possibly driveway placement) starting Monday 7-29
• Access to properties between Washington and 3^rd St N will partially reopen at Washington soon as 3^rd St N removals have begun

8th Ave N

• Begin concrete installation (curb and gutter placement and possibly driveway placement) starting Monday 7-29
• Access to properties between Washington and 3^rd St N will partially reopen at Washington soon as 3^rd St N removals have begun

9th Ave N

• Begin concrete installation (curb and gutter placement and possibly driveway placement) starting Monday 7-29
• Access to properties between Washington and 3^rd St N will partially reopen at Washington soon as 3^rd St N removals have begun

3rd St N

• Possible water work on 3^rd St between 7^th Ave N and 8^th Ave N
• Pedestrian access will be maintained on the south side of 3^rd St N
• Milling asphalt between 5th and 6th Aves N
• Bassett Creek Apartment excavation to commence soon

For more information on this project, visit the project website.

North Loop Pedestrian Improvements Updates

WORK THIS PAST WEEK

1st St N

• 3^rd Ave N-water work completed
• 4^th Ave N- placed concrete on SW corner
• 2^nd Ave N -SW corner removed, storm sewer work in process
• 2^nd Ave N-NE and NW intersections removed
• 8^th Ave N Pour remaining concrete along 1^st Ave N

2nd St N  North Side

• 4^th Ave N – Poured remaining concrete
• 5^th Ave N –Poured remaining concrete
• 8^th Ave N -  Electrical work for Pedestrian Crosswalk system and poured remaining concrete
• 10^th Ave N-North side poured except a few panels

4th Ave and W River Parkway

• North side of Parkway complete

10th Ave N

• 4^th St N – remove pavement on north side
• 4^th St N – Removed trees

WORK ANTICIPATED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK

1st St N

• 1^st Ave N – Asphalt paving
• 2nd Ave N – Finish removals on the north side and begin pouring new ped ramps, curb and sidewalk, asphalt paving
• 3rd Ave N- Asphalt paving SE corner, remove SW corner, remove north side
• 8th Ave N – Complete concrete paving
• 3rd Ave N-Remove SW corner and North side

2nd St N

• 3^rd Ave N – Storm sewer work will begin August 5 on east side. This is a separate project, once it is complete the pedestrian ramps will be constructed
• 4^th Ave N pour remaining concrete
• 5^th Ave N pour remaining concrete
• 8^th Ave N begin installing conduit for new pedestrian flasher system. Pour remaining concrete

10th Ave

• 4^th St N – Relocate hydrant
• 4^th St N- Pour concrete

For more information on this project, visit the project website.

Miscellanious

Stakeholder Meeting -These meetings are informal, held biweekly and intended to offer residents and businesses on the job an opportunity to get construction updates, ask construction and access related questions.

Date/Time: August 7, 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Location: Corner Coffee 514 N 3rd St #102

Contact Information

Project Manager:

Stephanie Malmberg, stephanie.malmberg@minneapolismn.gov, 612-673-3365

Chief Field Inspector:

John Benjamin, john.benjamin@minneapolismn.gov, 651-443-1096