Monticello residents, brace yourselves for the buzz of construction as a major renovation project kicks off on CSAH 39 starting the week of September 22, with sights set on a June 26, 2026, finish line. The daily grind from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, will herald the building of a new 10-foot-wide bituminous trail and a total overhaul of the roadway surface, plus a smattering of curb and gutter improvements to boot.
The initial phase puts a temporary stop on traffic flow along CSAH 39 from Elm Street to 7th Street W., dialing it back to local access only through mid-November – a detour route will buzz south from Elm Street to 7th Street W., clear parking prohibitions on Clubview Drive echo from September 22-27 to accommodate the tree clearing phase. In a statement released by Wright County, officials have noted full closures during crucial storm sewer pipe installations, with Kampa Circle and Fairway Drive feeling the brunt.
For those fretting over their driveways, rest easy – access stays open as construction dances around these entry points, but prepare for possible altercations with your driveway’s point of contact with the street; when new paths and pipelines rise, some driveways might just get a slice and dice. And let’s talk fences; September 22 also marks their takedown, waving a yellow flag to pet owners now needing to rethink containment strategies for their furry friends.
Those with burning questions or simply seeking peace of mind over their home or business affected by the build can find solace at the end of a phone line: Onsite Project Representative John Chmielewski is at (952) 395-5308, Project Engineer John Brunkhorst can be dialed at (320) 583-0909, and Monticello Assistant City Engineer Ryan Melhouse awaits at (763) 271-3227, according to an announcement by Wright County.
