Pavement Removals Complete Between 56th and 60th Streets: Penn Avenue South Reconstruction Update

The reconstruction of Penn Avenue South is well underway.

Meyer Contracting crews completed pavement removals between 56th and 60th streets this week, and are now working on storm sewers. In addition, CenterPoint Energy is working on gas services between those streets.

The first phase of road reconstruction began April 10. Penn Avenue is closed thru traffic between West 54th and 60th streets. However, all east/west cross-streets, including 60th and 54th streets, are open. In addition, businesses are also open through the construction.

According to the project's webpage, the project includes the removal and replacement of the pavement, curb and gutter, driveway aprons, and storm drain inlets, as well as signal upgrades. The project is expected to take the entirety of the 2013 construction season.

The following update was sent out by public works in an e-newsletter:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Starting the week of May 13:

CenterPoint Energy will continue their gas main replacement. It is anticipated that within the next week or so CenterPoint will be working in the SE quadrant of Penn Ave and 54th St W. During this time traffic will be maintained in both directions but expect delays.

Meyer Contracting will continue pavement removals and storm sewer installation north of 60th Street W.

The Minneapolis Water Department, in conjunction with Meyer Contracting will be relocating some hydrants on the 5800 and 5900 blocks. This work will require a brief shut down of the water main (approximately 6 hours during the day). Notices will be distributed to alert impacted residents of the shutdown.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Sprinkler Systems, Boulevard Gardens and Pavers in Public Right of Way

Residents should remove any irrigation systems and salvage special plantings on City of Minneapolis right of way

Trash and Recycling

No changes will be made to the pick-up locations of garbage and recycling collected by the City of Minneapolis

Businesses that have private vendors collect their trash should advise their vendor of the upcoming construction

Traffic

You can expect some cut through traffic in you neighborhoods

 Extra enforcement was requested on Newton Ave

Southwest Minneapolis Patch will continue to update readers on the progress of this project.

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Related articles:

• Stoplights to Be Replaced by Four-Way Stops at 56th and 58th Streets
• Roads Closed & Ash Trees Removed: Penn Avenue Reconstruction Update
• Phase I of Penn Avenue Resconstruction Begins Wednesday

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