2023 Construction is Underway!

Click here to view an overview map showing planned 2023 construction projects throughout the City, such as street reconstruction, road maintenance, park & trail improvements, and Anoka County projects.

A contract was awarded on April 4, 2023, for the City street reconstruction project 23-1. Property owners within this project area have received notification letters with project and schedule information in the US mail. For more information and to view project locations and letters, visit www.coonrapidsmn.gov/2023Projects.

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

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2023 Street Reconstruction Project 23-1

4.5 miles of residential street reconstruction between 126^th Avenue north to and including 131^st Avenue between Coon Creek Boulevard and Shenandoah Boulevard

The Contractor for this project is Bituminous Roadways Inc. The Contractor’s 24-hour emergency contact is Brandon Bistodeau at 651-358-5082. Property owners can also contact 911 in the event of any emergency. The City’s full-time project inspector is Jason Huebscher, who can be contacted to respond to specific questions or concerns and can be reached at 763-767-6570 (office) or 612-709-2704 (cell).

Work planned for the week of August 14 includes the continuation of sod installations within the Phase 1 and 2 areas (click here to view the project phasing map). Asphalt pavement reclamation will be completed for the Phase 3 area early next week. Removal of excess reclaimed gravel material and the patching of asphalt driveways will also take place in the Phase 3 area. Paving of the first lift of asphalt pavement for Phase 3 is tentatively scheduled for late in the week of August 21. 

Once the sod is installed, the Contractor will water and maintain it for 45 days starting from the date of installation. After 45 days, the Contractor is required to replace any dead sod. Property owners will be fully responsible for future maintenance of the new boulevard sod after the 45-day maintenance period. To keep your new lawn looking its best, water often, avoid mowing until the new grass is at least three inches long, and cut no more than 1/3 of the grass height.

Pavement Mill & Overlay Project 23-2

Pavement mill & overlay of Robinson Drive from 111^th Avenue north to Hanson Boulevard and Creek Meadow Drive/114^th Avenue from Robinson Drive to Xeon Street

This project is complete.

Northdale Boulevard Watermain Replacement and Mill & Overlay Project 23-10

Replacement of City watermain and pavement mill & overlay on Northdale Boulevard between Quince Street and Ilex Street. 

The Contractor for this project is Meyer Contracting Inc. The Contractor’s 24-hour emergency contacts are Rob White at 612-508-4742 (cell) or Todd Gilbertson at 763-288-5211 (cell). Jamie Bresina at 612-413-5757 (cell) can be contacted if there are any issues or concerns with the temporary water system during the project. Property owners can also contact 911 in the event of any emergency. The City’s full-time project inspector is Zach Pfieffer, who can be contacted to respond to specific questions or concerns and can be reached at 763-767-6431 (office) or 612-710-8243 (cell).

Work planned for the week of August 14 includes sidewalk replacements, as well as excavation and placement of class 5 gravel base along Northdale Boulevard. New concrete curbs and asphalt base pavement are planned for installation the week of August 21. 

Northdale Boulevard is fully closed to thru traffic at this time and will remain so throughout the month of August. Local access will be maintained to properties within the construction area. The marked detour route is via Xeon Street to 121^st Avenue to Foley Boulevard. The road is expected to reopen to traffic on September 1.

Sewer Lining Project 23-3

The lining of 42-inch and 36-inch sanitary sewers along 99^th Avenue from Egret Boulevard west to Hanson Boulevard then north along Hanson Boulevard approximately 400 feet 

This project includes lining large-diameter City sewers located along 99^th Avenue and Hanson Boulevard. The work consists of temporarily installing an above-ground sewer by-pass pumping system requiring short-term traffic detours around the work areas. The project will be under construction this summer with completion by the end of August. Pavement and turf restorations will take place in September. 

Work planned for the week of August 14 includes concrete curb restorations of the streets impacted by the sewer bypass system. Asphalt patching is expected the week of August 21. Hanson Boulevard will be fully re-opened to traffic as soon as the asphalt patch gets paved where the sewer bypass pumps were located. 

Safe Routes to School Project at Coon Rapids High School 22-6

Installation of dynamic speed display signs, activated pedestrian crosswalk signs, and ADA sidewalk improvements at Coon Rapids High School along Northdale Boulevard

The Contractor for this project is Ti-Zack Concrete Inc. Initial work on this project began on June 19, which included sidewalk removals and replacements. Work on the project has since been on hold due to material delivery delays associated with the new electronic crosswalk signs. The Contractor expects to install these new signs when they become available which is expected in mid-August. The project is planned to be completed before the 2023-2024 school year begins. 

Anoka County Projects

Mississippi Boulevard and Coon Rapids Boulevard Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements; Coon Creek Boulevard Bridge Replacement Over Coon Creek

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. 

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