St. Louis Park residents in certain areas can expect the continued presence of construction crews and equipment as alley reconstruction projects press onward into August. According to a construction update from the city, GL Contracting is focusing its efforts on Alley E and F in the coming weeks. Residents have been asked to relocate their solid waste receptacles from these alleyways to facilitate grading and upcoming concrete work slated for the week of Aug. 12, as detailed by the St. Louis Park, MN.
In continued work, Alley B has received grass seed, fertilizer, and erosion blankets—homeowners are urged to water these areas frequently, a crucial step toward ensuring the grass takes hold, as per the St. Louis Park, MN. Further asphalt patching is on the calendar for late August, potentially presenting minor disruptions for residents seeking to enjoy the last breath of summer before autumn's firm grasp. All activity on Alley C has concluded, with similar landscaping efforts in place.
Topsoil restoration and asphalt driveway patching for Alleys E and F are announced for the week of Aug. 19. The city has advised that any disruptions caused by the construction will be temporary and necessary for the long-term improvements to the infrastructure. As for Alley B, despite that it has grass growing, some additional asphalt patching is expected near the south end of the alley by late August.
The city has also completed all work on Alley C, and the established protocol of seeding and fertilizing remains, with the usual ask for the community to water these new greenspaces diligently. The end of work on all alleys is currently projected for the end of August. Concerned citizens or those seeking more detailed information about the scope and impact of the construction can reference the 2024 Alley Reconstruction Newsletter, or reach out to project engineer Jack Sullivan and field coordinator Mark Fremder through the contact information provided by the city.
