2021 Construction is Underway!

For more information on City street reconstruction projects and to view project locations, visit: www.coonrapidsmn.gov/2021projects.

Schedules, City/Contractor contact information, and frequently asked questions were mailed to all affected property owners via USPS. Project-specific contact information is contained within the mailing, also available to view at the website above.

If you have any questions about street reconstruction projects, you may always email Engineering@coonrapidsmn.gov or call 763-767-6479.

To sign up for email notifications of these weekly updates, click Notify Me and select “Construction Updates.”

Coon Rapids Boulevard Reconstruction Project 18-13 – Reconstruction of Coon Rapids Boulevard from Egret Boulevard to the East River Road/Coon Rapids Boulevard Split

Coon Rapids Boulevard is an Anoka County Highway Department owned and maintained roadway; however, this reconstruction project is being led by the City of Coon Rapids. Please direct all questions and concerns regarding this construction project to the City of Coon Rapids Project Manager, Mark Hansen, who can be reached at 763-767-6465.

All work on this project is now complete. Minor punch list items remain and will be completed next week.

Coon Rapids Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project 18-13A

This pedestrian bridge is located northwest of the intersection of Coon Rapids Boulevard and Coon Rapids Boulevard Extension just southeast of Zilla Street. Please direct all questions and concerns regarding this construction project to the City of Coon Rapids Project Manager, Mark Hansen, who can be reached at 763-767-6465.

The City’s Contractor, Redstone Construction, will continue work on this bridge rehabilitation project during the week of May 24. Project work includes bridge concrete repairs, drainage improvements, and bridge repainting. The adjacent trail continues to be closed to all pedestrian traffic during this work. In addition, the City will repaint the metal bridge railings, bollards, banner poles, bike racks, and benches located in this area. All work is expected to be complete by June 2021.

The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) is currently rehabilitating its lift station (L34) adjacent to this City-owned pedestrian bridge along Coon Rapids Boulevard Extension. For MCES project schedule and contact information, please visit: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Projects/Sewer-Planning-Construction-Updates/Projects/Coon-Rapids-L34-805560.aspx

2021 Street Reconstruction Project 21-1 – 3.0 miles of local streets (from 127^th Avenue north of 130^th Lane between Shenandoah Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard plus Bluebird Circle north of 121^st Avenue)

The Contractor for this project is New Look Construction. The Contractor’s main contact is Adam Pohlkamp at 320-980-3637. The City’s full-time project inspector is Zach Pfieffer, who can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Zach can be reached at 763-767-6431 (office) or 612-710-8243 (cell).

Work for the week of May 24 includes installation of remaining segments of curb and gutter during the early portion of the week in the phase 1 area (streets in the northwest corner of Shenandoah Oaks including 128^th Lane, 129^th Lane, 130^th Lane, Nightingale Street, Martin Street, and Linnet Street). Driveways in phase 1 will also be backfilled next week to reinstate access. All streets in phase 1 are planned to be reclaimed by mid-week. Next Thursday and Friday will include roadway grading and removal of excess gravel material created by the asphalt reclamation process.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS PLANNING ON FULL DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENTS:
If a portion of your driveway apron has been removed as part of the City’s construction project and you are planning to have your own contractor install a full new driveway, please email Zach Pfieffer at zpfieffer@coonrapidsmn.gov with details (property address, timing of installation, etc.). The City will work with you to issue a credit for the work that would have been completed under our project, and will direct the City’s Contractor to exclude your driveway apron from its restoration plans.

2021 Street Reconstruction Project 21-2 – 3.6 miles of local streets (streets north of Coon Rapids Boulevard between Flamingo and Jay Streets north to 106^th Avenue, Eagle Street to Avocet Street south of Egret Boulevard, and the neighborhood off Foley Boulevard between 95^th and 97^th Lanes)

The Contractor for this project is Northdale Construction. The Contractor’s main contact is Kevin Topp at 320-493-7369. The City’s full-time project inspector is Jason Huebscher, who can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Jason can be reached at 763-767-6570 (office) or 612-709-2704 (cell).

Work planned for the week of May 24 includes mainline watermain replacements in phase 1 of area 1 on 104^th Avenue from Hummingbird Street to Flamingo Street, Grouse Street from 103^rd Avenue to 104^th Avenue, and Hummingbird Street from 103^rd Avenue to 104^th Avenue. Permanent water service re-establishments will begin toward the end of next week. Temporary watermain piping will be set up in phase 2 of area 1 next week along Ibis Street and Jay Street.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS PLANNING ON FULL DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENTS:
If a portion of your driveway apron has been removed as part of the City’s construction project and you are planning to have your own contractor install a full new driveway, please email Jason Huebscher at jhuebscher@coonrapidsmn.gov with details (property address, timing of installation, etc.). The City will work with you to issue a credit for the work that would have been completed under our project, and will direct the City’s Contractor to exclude your driveway apron from its restoration plans.

Anoka County Projects – Foley Boulevard (CSAH 11) Railroad Bridge Overpass (between East River Road and Coon Rapids Boulevard)

To view the County’s project updates and subscribe to email notifications, click here: http://www.anokacounty.us/1578/Construction-Weekly

For specific County project questions, contact Chris Osterhus, the County’s Construction Supervisor, at 763-324-3189.

MnDOT Projects – Round Lake Boulevard Signal Replacements and Sidewalk Construction at Highway 10; Traffic Signal Replacements at TH 610 Exit Ramp and Coon Rapids Boulevard

To view project updates for the Round Lake Boulevard Signal Replacement and Sidewalk Construction project, please click here.

Watch our Street Reconstruction Videos!

Watch the City’s street reconstruction videos to learn more about the process! The first addresses frequently asked questions, and the second demonstrates what the process will look like in a Coon Rapids neighborhood.

Visit our website to view them: www.coonrapidsmn.gov/843/Street-Reconstruction