The City of St. Louis Park has provided an update on its ongoing Pavement Management Project, detailing progress across various construction phases scheduled for late July and early August. The most recent bulletin highlights that in Phase 1, the final layer of bituminous pavement is being laid, with the exception of Vernon Avenue which will remain unpaved due to concurrent concrete work. Meanwhile, in Phase 2, contractors have commenced grading for the aggregate base in preparation for paving the first bituminous street layer the following week.
Phase 3 sees a focus on critical water service updates, where contractors are replacing water services from the curb stops on multiple avenues including 36th Street and Lynn Avenue. Further work is scheduled to begin early August, particularly the watermain replacement on Kipling Ave from Excelsior Blvd to 36 1/2 St, set to start on August 5th. Throughout these updates, residents should remain aware that disruptions may take place as construction progresses.
Subsequent phases of construction involve more extensive groundwork. During the same time frame, Phase 4 construction is set to start, with initial tasks including the removal of street pavement, curbs, driveways, and trees. Once these removals are completed, underground utility work is expected to commence the week of August 12. These starting measures signal the foundational steps in what will likely be a multi-stage effort to revitalize infrastructure.
The city has also issued a reminder to property owners regarding private improvements within the public right of way. Bituminous Roadways, the contractors working on the project, have indicated that items such as underground sprinklers and invisible fences within 15 feet of the curb may be affected by the construction. According to project coordinator Tom Leonhardt, "Private improvements that are not removed may be damaged during construction." Property owners should take action to prevent potential damages, as they will bear responsibility for repair or replacements.
Those seeking further details on the project or with specific concerns are encouraged to reach out directly to Aaron Wiesen, P.E., Project Engineer, at his office number or via email at [email protected], or to Tom Leonhardt, Project Coordinator, using the provided contact details.
