Burnsville to Consider $5.7 Million in Street Projects

In March, the Burnsville City Council will consider a number of street projects for construction in 2017. These projects, estimated at $5.7 million, are based on the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

The plan prioritizes improvements based on age and condition of the roadway and replacement schedules of utilities located under the street.

Neighborhood meetings will be held in January for affected residents, who should have already
received notices. Projects planned for 2017 include:

Street Reconstruction

Typically includes replacing aging and failing roads. The road is removed, ground up and
combined with gravel to create a strong base for the new road. Utility work and curb
replacement may also occur.

• Ladybird Lane Area (north of Highway 13)
• Anticipated Start: April
• Anticipated Completion: End of June

Street Rehabilitation

Typically includes removing the top two inches of existing road and replacing it with asphalt.

The new surface has an approximate lifespan of 20-25 years.

• Greenhaven Drive Area (south of 150th Street and west of I-35)
• Anticipated Start/Completion: A four-week project that will be completed before Labor Day

Street Reclamation

Typically a hybrid of rehabilitation and reconstruction. Reclamation is a cost-effective method to upgrade a street that is too deteriorated for rehabilitation, but has existing utilities and curbs that do not need total replacement, according to a news release.

• Highland Forest 4th & 5th Additions (south of Williams Drive and east of Upton Avenue)
• Crosstown Estates (north of Burnsville Parkway and east of County Road 5)
• Knoll Circle (west of Nicollet Avenue and south of 134th Street)
• Portland Avenue Cul-De-Sac (north of McAndrews Road)
• North Crystal Lake Area (north of Crystal Lake)
• Anticipated Start: Mid-May Anticipated Completion: Labor Day

Maintenance Overlay

Similar to street rehabilitation. Overlays consist of spot curb repair, milling the top 1.5 inches of pavement and placing a 1.5-inch asphalt overlay. This project will be considered if the city receives favorable bids on its other street projects.

• Sunset Lane and Glenview Drive (south of Williams Drive and west of Upton Avenue)

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