July 2, 2021

Construction continues on this year’s street improvement project. The contractor has split the project into smaller areas for coordination and scheduling:

Area 1: The Shenandoah neighborhood located east of I-694 and north of 50th Street. View area 1 map.
Area 2: The commercial industrial areas east and west of I-694, north of 4th Street and south of 10th Street. View area 2 map.
Area 3: The Oakdale Park trail from Hadley Avenue to the Discovery Center and west to Granada Avenue. View area 3 map.

The improvements include miscellaneous storm sewer/sanitary sewer/water main repairs and replacement, replacement of isolated sections of structurally damaged curb and gutter, repaving of the asphalt pavement section, installation of new street lighting, and some trail and walk improvements.

MN Paving is the contractor for this project. They have successfully completed many similar projects for the City. All project work is scheduled to be complete by early September.

Current and Planned Work

Area 1

Shenandoah Valley neighborhood located east of I-694 and north of 50th Street

The first layer of asphalt pavement is now complete. Manhole castings and water valve boxes have been raised to their final elevations. Please use caution driving around these.
The Gateway Trail connection has been paved. Topsoil will be placed along the edges and the area will then be seeded.
The lighting contractor is now installing light poles, and plans to be done by the middle of next week. Final wiring connections then will be made, and then required inspections will be done so the system is ready for Xcel to turn on.
The restoration contractor will be placing topsoil over the next week on disturbed boulevard areas in preparation for sodding.
The final layer of asphalt is planned to be paved the week of the 19th.

Area 2

Commercial-industrial area east of I-694, north of 4th Street and south of 10th Street

East of I-694

Excess road gravel is now being removed, and the gravel will then be shaped over the next week in preparation for the first asphalt layer. Paving is planned for week of July 12.
The remaining concrete curb and gutter at Helena Avenue and 9th Street is being placed today and tomorrow.
Grading for the sidewalk on the west side of Helena Avenue is being done now. The sidewalk will be placed after the first layer of asphalt is complete.

West of I-694

The pipe contractor plans to return to the site next week and has 2-3 days of work left to complete.
Removal of spot sections of damaged concrete curb and gutter is planned to begin next week.

Area 3

Oakdale Park trail from Hadley Avenue to the Discovery Center and west to Granada Avenue

Work is planned to start here in early August.

As construction progresses, please use caution traveling within the project area. Also, please do not park vehicles on the street from 7 am to 7 pm within the project area unless instructed to by the contractor to accommodate driveway work. This will help the contractor to work more efficiently, and will create a safer work zone. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing patience and cooperation.

If there are any questions or comments regarding the project, please contact one of the following people:

Joe Meemken, 651-724-5588, On Site Project Representative, SEH
Brian Bachmeier, 651-730-2730, Oakdale Public Works Director/City Engineer
Todd Blank, 651-490-2017, Project Manager, SEH