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 28 includes continued placement of topsoil in the boulevard areas of Phase 3 (click here to view the project phasing map). Manhole and valve casting adjustments before final paving will also occur in Phase 3. The remaining concrete work will take place next week in Phase 3 which also includes any remaining concrete items within the Phase 1 and 2 areas.

Street light pole and LED fixture replacements will take place throughout the next several weeks as the new pole and fixture materials become available. The final layer of asphalt pavement on all project phases is tentatively planned for placement during the week of September 18. New street signs will also be installed throughout all project phases over the next few weeks.

Once the sod is installed, the Contractor will water and maintain it for 45 days starting from the installation date. 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 28 includes the completion of concrete curb and driveway installations. The first layer of asphalt pavement will also be paved next week. Northdale Boulevard will reopen to thru traffic by the end of the day on Friday, September 1. After Labor Day weekend, boulevard restorations will continue, and the final layers of asphalt pavement will be installed while the road is open to traffic. All work will be completed by mid to late September.

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.

This project is nearly complete. Asphalt patching, minor clean-up work, and boulevard restorations will be complete by mid-September.

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.

The new electronic crosswalk and speed display signs were installed this week. All remaining work will be completed by September 1.

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