Residents of St. Louis Park should brace for more construction as phase one of the 2024 Pavement Management project is fully underway. According to official updates, contractors are tearing up the old game with concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveway removals in full swing since last week.

For those looking to navigate the busy streets, the upcoming weeks will be particularly eventful on Ottawa Avenue and the dead ends of Salem and Raleigh Avenue with sub-cutting and grading activities. Post-removal, Browndale Avenue is set for a new sidewalk along its western boulevard, a development that no doubt underscores the continuous evolution of the local infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the utility side of the project is keeping pace. This week's tasks include hydrant replacements and the establishment of a temporary water system on Vernon Avenue. "Storm and sanitary sewer structure replacements on Salem Avenue and Browndale Avenue," as per the source, are also on the checklist, which is crucial for maintaining the city's underlying functionality despite the surface level disruptions.

Gas services haven't been overlooked either, with CenterPoint Energy and their contractors handling gas main and service replacements. Though the work will be centered in phases 3 and 4, the effects ripple throughout the community; utility work such as this is a gentle reminder of the interconnected nature of city services, even if it comes with temporary inconvenience.

City officials are also reminding residents with any private enhancements like underground sprinklers or invisible fences that it's their time to move them if they fall within the 15-foot mark from the curb. "Removal and reinstallation of these items are the responsibility of the property owner," the notice stipulated. Those with lingering questions or concerns about the project's impact are encouraged to reach out to the project coordinator for guidance.