Each summer, the City of Oakdale provides weekly updates on the annual Street Overlay Project. For more information on this year's projects, visit the City of Oakdale Engineering Projects webpage.

Construction has begun on this year’s Mill and Overlay Project. The project area is Hadley Avenue N from 10th Street N to Hallmark Avenue N.

General Work Schedule

During the first two to four weeks, the contractor plans the following work:

• Install temporary construction signing and erosion control devices.
• Remove and replace the existing bike trail pavement.
• Remove and replace isolated sections of damaged concrete curb and gutter.
• Repair some storm sewer catch basins and water valve boxes.
• Restore disturbed boulevard areas.
• Replace street lights with decorative aluminum poles and LED fixtures.

During the last one to two weeks, the contractor plans the following work:

• Mill off the top layer of asphalt pavement.
• Repave the top layer of asphalt pavement.
• Restripe the roadway about three days after paving.

Current and Planned Work

• The bike and pedestrian trail along Hadley Avenue N is currently closed.
• Grading of the bike and pedestrian trail will start on Thursday, August 21. This is planned to be completed on Tuesday, August 26.
• The bike and pedestrian trail will be paved on Wednesday, August 27 and be completed Thursday, August 28. 
• New concrete curb and gutter along Hadley Avenue N is tentatively scheduled to start Friday, August 29. This will take five days to complete. Only damaged or non-functional curb will be removed and replaced. 

As construction progresses, please remember to drive carefully and use caution when driving through the work area. Keep children a safe distance from the equipment and construction activity. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this work.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to call:
- Jeff Thene, Project Representative with SEH 651-755-4437
- Brian Bachmeier, P.E., Consulting City Engineer 651-730-2730