Residents of St. Louis Park should prepare for simultaneous road improvements and closures that could impact their daily commutes. The 2024 Cedar Lake Road project, managed by Eureka Construction, is proceeding with both the West and Middle Stages, causing significant traffic rerouting in the upcoming weeks. According to the City of St. Louis Park's construction update, Cedar Lake Road from Jordan Avenue to Westwood Lutheran Church's east driveway is closed to through traffic, with church access maintained via the west stage.
The situation is further compounded by the closure of Minnetonka Boulevard scheduled from August 19th to 30th for a culvert replacement by Hennepin County, traffic both pedestrian and bike may be rerouted for safety at times although efforts to maintain accessibility are ongoing. Hennepin County's transportation team invites those with inquiries to reach out to [email protected]. With Cedar Lake Road currently under detour utilizing Minnetonka Boulevard, adjustments to detours will begin on August 16th to accommodate both projects. The advised detour route encompasses Highway 169, Highway 7, and Louisiana Avenue to circumnavigate the closed sections.
Upcoming work in the West Stage involves grading for sidewalk construction and installing light pole bases, while underground utility replacement continues in the Middle Stage, spanning water main, storm, and sanitary sewer systems. As Eureka Construction lays the groundwork for future improvements, private utility providers will also be on-site, potentially leading to shoulder and sidewalk closures. Residents can stay abreast of progress and what to expect through the 2024 Cedar Lake Road Improvements Newsletter and the official project website.
City officials, represented by Aaron Wiesen and Mark Lockhart, are keenly aware of the disruptions these projects will cause, promising that the improvements will ultimately benefit the community, "We apologize for any inconvenience construction may cause you," expressed Wiesen and Lockhart, emphasizing gratitude for the public's cooperation and understanding during this extensive upgrade to the city's infrastructure. Concerned citizens are encouraged to maintain communication with the project engineers through the contact information provided in the construction update bulletin.
