Washington Avenue Reconstruction Project Update - Pavers!
Friday, November 4, 2016 at 2:42PMNew pavers going in as end of 2017 construction nears
Crews began installing new pavers this week that will help delineate the cycle track (off-street bicycle path) and sidewalk. So far, the pavers have been installed between Hennepin and 2nd avenues on the westbound side of the road.
Work to begin wrapping up in coming weeks
Work remains on schedule and crews expect to open the road to traffic in the coming weeks. If the weather remains nice, it is possible crews will continue to work behind the curb once the road is reopened. This could require closing a single westbound lane or turn lane at a time to allow for work to continue on things like installing light fixtures and other minor touch-up work in the boulevard.
Other work on Washington Avenue
Elsewhere on the project, crews have been this week busy:
• Installing sidewalk and cycle track between 2nd and 3rd avenues
• Removing old sewer pipes beneath the 3rd Avenue intersection
• Replacing below ground utilities between 4th and 3rd avenues
• Continuing to install curbs and gutters around the 5th avenue intersection
Next week, between 4th and 5th avenues, crews will be installing curbs and gutters, as well as sidewalk and cycle track. They will also be continuing to lay pavers up to 3rd Avenue and continuing with below ground utility work at the 3rd Avenue intersection.
Traffic changes and considerations
3rd Avenue one lane in each direction
The 3rd Avenue intersection will continue to be one lane in each direction while crews continue with work there. Motorists should expect delays and may consider choosing an alternate route. This work is expected to continue until around Thanksgiving.
5th Avenue northbound lane open
One northbound lane is open at 5th Avenue. The intersection is expected to fully reopen by mid-November.
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Contact us
Website: www.hennepin.us/washingtonavenue
Email: washingtonave@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-543-3722
Project engineer:
Stanley Lim, P.E.
612-596-0292
stanley.lim@hennepin.us
