Politics & Government
Crews Work on Gas, Sewer Line Replacement: Penn Avenue Reconstruction Update
The public works department updates residents on the next steps of the Penn Avenue South reconstruction project that began April 10.
After being delayed by a couple spring snow storms and rain, crews have began working on the reconstruction of Penn Avenue South again.
Currently, CenterPoint Energy and Meyer Contracting are respectively working on gas line and sewer replacement, according to a recent Minneapolis Department of Public Works e-newsletter update.
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.
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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:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Starting the week of May 6:
CenterPoint Energy will continue their gas main replacement
Meyer Contracting will continue pavement removals and storm sewer installation north of 60th Street West
56th Street West may need to be reduced to a one lane road for a day or so
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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