Residents of Eden Prairie should brace for traffic changes as the city embarks on the Prairie Center Drive project, slated to begin next week. The comprehensive roadwork will extend from Highway 212 to Flying Cloud Drive and aims to modernize the thoroughfare with a host of improvements. According to the city's announcement, the work will include pavement replacement, installation of a new flashing-yellow-arrow-traffic signal, pedestrian safety enhancements at Regional Center Drive, and minor utility improvements.
The construction, which is set to kick off the week of June 24, will be organized into stages. Each phase brings its own set of directional closures and detour routes to navigate. The city has prepared for the travel disruption, advising that detours will commence in early July. For those looking for specific details on how the work will affect their daily commutes, a detailed project timeline and detour routes have been made available on the city's website at edenprairie.org/PCDRehab.
With construction anticipated to wrap up by late September 2024, the project is part of a broader initiative to enhance infrastructure within the city. Commuters and local residents are encouraged to stay informed on progress and route changes as the work advances. This will not only minimize inconvenience but also ensure the safety of workers and pedestrians alike.
For those interested in keeping up to speed with the project's progress, the city promises regular updates. Visitors to the project's webpage can also sign up for email notifications. With the promise of improved road conditions and enhanced safety measures, the temporary inconvenience heralds a smoother, more efficient Prairie Center Drive in the near future..
