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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 August 5 includes remaining restorations in Area 2 (Partridge Street, Raven Street, 123^rd Lane, and 124^th Avenue). Final wear course paving for Area 2 is expected the week of August 12. Remaining hydrant and valve replacements and completion of concrete curb installations will take place in the first portion of the last project phase (Area 3 - streets south of and including 131^st Avenue). Hydrant and valve replacements as well as curb removals will begin on local streets in Area 3 north of 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 August 5 will include completion of concrete driveways and curb and gutter from 121^st Avenue to 123^rd Avenue. Completion of remaining watermain construction is also expected between 123^rd Avenue and Main Street. Work will wrap up on remaining watermain valve and fitting replacements on Foley Boulevard next week. The Contractor will work toward placing remaining asphalt base course pavement on the west side of Foley Boulevard by the end of next week. Its 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 August 5 includes sod installations in the Phase 1A area (Flintwood Street, Goldenrod Street, 114th Avenue, 116th Avenue, Evergreen Street, Evergreen Circle, and 117th Avenue). Storm sewer installations, placing gravel on the streets, and possibly curb and gutter installations are expected to begin in the Phase 1B area where watermain pipe replacements took place (Bridgewater neighborhood consisting of Alder Street, Butternut Street, Cottonwood Street, 116th Avenue, 116th Lane, and 117th Avenue). Existing pavement in Phase 1B on the north half of Bridgewater will be reclaimed.

Valve and hydrant replacements will be completed on Springbrook Drive, and work on the temporary watermain system will begin on the Mississippi Boulevard segment. Concrete work will continue on the west side of Springbrook Drive as well.

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 August 5 includes the placement of new abutments for the new pedestrian bridge in Erlandson Park near 111^th Avenue and Avocet Street. Trail access will remain closed in this area.

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 will continue 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 continue during the week of August 5.

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.

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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