Heads up, Plymouth drivers: Starting May 20, prepare for detours and some inconvenience as Plymouth Boulevard gets a makeover, with plans for roundabouts, enhanced pedestrian safety, and better trail connectivity, the city announced in a press release. Much to the relief of local entrepreneurs and dwellers, the construction has been cleverly scheduled in phases to keep shops, homes, and civic facilities like the Plymouth Library and Life Time gym within reach, as detailed by the City of Plymouth website.
The roadway, a vital artery connecting Highway 55 and Rockford Road (County Road 9) is bracing for upgrades, but first things first: the stretch between 34th and 35th avenues closes down Monday with the project estimated to last one to two weeks, according to the City of Plymouth, MN. Detours are mapped out for the public access to Plymouth City Hall is managed via a sneaky right turn off of northbound Plymouth Boulevard or a quick zip west on 34th Avenue—handy, since the usual Vicksburg Lane approach is off-limits till further notice.
Meanwhile, sports buffs and fitness junkies will breathe easy, with the Plymouth Ice Center and Life Time venues accessible to east-siders rolling in from Vicksburg Lane or the Rockford Road loyalists coming in from the north; the catch—Plymouth Boulevard is a no-go if you're aiming north from Highway 55. Storefronts aren't forgotten—the northwards businesses can be reached via Rockford or Vicksburg Lanes and on the other side, Highway 55 and Fernbrook Lane N offer a pathway to commerce, as per the City of Plymouth, MN.
For residents mulling over civic duties, take note: the construction zones will not thwart voters from City Hall throughout the renovation timeline, with the streets around the political hub navigable even as the city undertakes its broader ambition to rejuvenate the Plymouth City Center into a sprightly, pedestrian-friendly downtown zone.
