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Street Reconstruction Project 19-1 – 4 miles of residential streets

The Contractor for this project is North Valley, Inc. The Contractor's main contact is Herb Thielbar, who can be reached at 763-274-2580 (office) or 612-716-4214 (cell). Zach Pfieffer is the City’s full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Zach can be reached at 763-767-6431 (office) or 612-710-8243 (cell).

Work during the week of July 29 includes final manhole casting and valve adjustments within Area 2 (Partridge Street, Raven Street, 123^rd Lane, and 124^th Avenue) in advance of final asphalt wear course paving. Hydrant and valve replacements, as well as completion of concrete curb removals, will take place in the first portion of the last project phase (streets south of and including 131^st Avenue).

Street Reconstruction Project 19-2 – 2.3 miles of MSA streets (Foley Boulevard from 115^th Avenue to 124^th Avenue, Wedgewood Drive from Main Street to Round Lake Boulevard, Olive Street from 121^st Avenue to Main Street)

The Contractor for this project is Park Construction. The Contractor's main contact is Dan Bodza, who can be reached at 612-248-7760 (cell). Rene Garcia (612-360-4707) with Park Construction is the Contractor point of contact for watermain pipe replacements. Jon Halter with Hakanson Anderson is the City’s full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Jon can be reached at 612-282-0725 (cell).

On Olive Street, work during the week of July 29 will include grading and aggregate base construction from 121^st Avenue to 123^rd Avenue, and completion of watermain construction from 123^rd Avenue to Main Street. Curb and gutter installations on Olive Street are expected by the end of the week from 121^st Avenue to 123^rd Avenue.

Completion of remaining watermain valve and fitting replacements will take place on Foley Boulevard next week. Work on boulevard restorations, final grading, and curb installations will take place on the west side of Foley Boulevard. It's anticipated work will shift to the east side of Foley Boulevard by mid-August.

Street Reconstruction Project 19-3 – 3.3 miles of residential streets

The Contractor for this project is Douglas-Kerr Underground, Inc. The Contractor's main contact is Ryan Kerr, who can be reached at 320-679-8937 (office) or 320-515-0046 (cell). Jason Huebscher is the City’s full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Jason can be reached at 763-767-6570 (office) or 612-709-2704 (cell).

Work during the week of July 29 includes completion of irrigation repairs in the Phase 1A area (Flintwood Street, Goldenrod Street, 114^th Avenue, 116^th Avenue, Evergreen Street, Evergreen Circle, and 117^th Avenue). Boulevard restorations will also take place in the Phase 1A area, which may include installation of sod. Watermain service connections are expected to be complete in the Phase 1B area (Bridgewater neighborhood consisting of Alder Street, Butternut Street, Cottonwood Street, 116^th Avenue, 116^th Lane, and 117^th Avenue).

On Saturday, July 27, pavement reclamation is expected on Springbrook Drive and Mississippi Boulevard. Work next week includes installation of the temporary watermain system on Mississippi Boulevard. Ancillary hydrant and valve replacements are expected late next week on Springbrook Drive.

Trail Reconstruction Project 19-9 – Erlandson Park Pedestrian Bridge & Dahlia Park Culvert Installation

The Contractor for this project is Blackstone Contractors. The Contractor's main contact is Brooks Duesterhoeft, who can be reached at 763-291-7728 (office) or 763-267-9411 (cell). Hafedh Hlel is the City’s project engineer/inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Hafedh can be reached at 763-767-6412 (office) or 763-339-6128 (cell).

Work during the week of July 29 includes the removal of the pedestrian bridge in Erlandson Park near 111^th Avenue and Avocet Street. Trail access will be closed in this area during construction.

Trail Reconstruction Project 19-11 – Wedgewood Trail, Nelson Park Trails, and Trackside Park Trails

The Contractor for this project is Northwest Asphalt. The Contractor's main contact is John Hamers, who can be reached at 952-445-1003 (office) or 952-292-8471 (cell). Hafedh Hlel is the City’s project engineer/inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Hafedh can be reached at 763-767-6412 (office) or 763-339-6128 (cell).

This project is substantially complete. The Contractor is working on final restoration activities for the Wedgewood Trail system, as well as Nelson and Trackside Parks.

Port Riverwalk Development Project 19-12 – Grading, Erosion Control, and Turf Establishment

The Contractor for this project is North Pine Aggregate. The Contractor's main contact is Jake Jensen, who can be reached at 651-888-7907 (office) or 612-770-6682 (cell). Ron Sample is the City’s project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Ron can be reached at 763-767-6427 (office) or 763-257-3874 (cell).

Construction activities, including clearing and grubbing of existing trees and vegetation, will commence during the week of July 29.

Anoka County Project – Hanson Boulevard (CSAH 78) Railroad Bridge Overpass

Hanson Boulevard is a County road in Coon Rapids (north of Coon Rapids Boulevard). The County’s Contractor for this project is C.S McCrossan. Harry Grams is the County’s Construction Supervisor, and can be contacted at 763-324-3114.

To view the County’s updates and subscribe to email notifications, click here: http://www.anokacounty.us/1578/Construction-Weekly

Watch our 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.

View them here: www.coonrapidsmn.gov/843/Street-Reconstruction