Get ready for some extra travel time, folks. The city has announced that the 36th Avenue Rehabilitation Project is kicking off on April 21, and it's a significant one, focusing on pavement improvements and safety measures along 36th Avenue from Zachary Lane to Highway 169. According to a bulletin from the City of Plymouth, this construction dance will last until November 2025, if the weather gods play nice.
For those who regularly cruise down this route, phase 1 is closing 36th Avenue from Zachary Lane/East Medicine Lake Boulevard right up to Armstrong High School and though the city has put up a map showing the detour—which is great—drivers should expect the usual delays, detours, and the delightful morning routine of finding a new way to work or school. The city's also pointed out that access to the neighborhoods and Plymouth Middle School and Armstrong High will still be open, but prepare for a little navigation challenge, as you might have to wiggle through some side streets.
And it's not just about smoother drives; pedestrian crossing enhancements and a new trail are in the works, too. Students at Plymouth Middle School can also look forward to a revamped pick-up and drop-off situation. The city clearly has some traffic flow improvements on the agenda, aiming for a reset that should ease everyone's daily comings and goings when all's said and done.
Check out the city's project page for more deets, including future phases and those all-important detour maps, because staying informed is key to not getting caught out by the orange cones and construction crews that are starting to pop up like spring dandelions, just when you think you've gotten the hang of your local roads and how best to navigate them, this project comes along to keep everyone on their toes quite literally.
