Residents and commuters around Cedar Lake Road have been contending with significant closures as the city embarks on a road improvement project that has disrupted daily travel. According to an update from the City of St. Louis Park, Eureka Construction began working on the West Stage of the Cedar Lake Road project, stretching from Jordan Avenue to the east driveway of Westwood Lutheran Church. Since June 10, and expected through July 31, Cedar Lake Road has been fully closed to through traffic in this area, demanding the use of alternative routes indicated by posted detours.
The information, available on the city's website, indicates that while the closure continues, underground utility replacement – including water, storm, and sanitary systems – has been the focus of recent activity. "Watermain and sanitary replacement work is completed," as stated by St. Louis Park, MN. Starting Monday, July 22, weather permitting, crews will commence the installation of a new concrete curb, following work on street grading.
Prospective changes aren't only restricted to the West Stage. Starting July 22, a segment stretching from Club Road to Virginia Circle S - referred to as the Middle Stage - prepares to witness its phase of construction. Efforts to compress the timeline of the project by one to two weeks mean that the removal of existing pavements and curbs will precede the main construction, while local traffic – including access to Westwood Lutheran Church and School – remains. "This work will be completed while keeping the middle stage open to local traffic and to traffic going to Westwood Lutheran Church and School," the communication promises, as per St. Louis Park, MN. The onus for maintaining the passability during this transition lies with the contractor.
For the most up-to-cover coverage and updates on construction progress, affected residents are encouraged to visit the project's official website.
