72nd Street Improvements
The first segment of trunk sanitary sewer rehabilitation and upgrade in the South Cornelia and Lake Edina Neighborhoods. This project is from France Avenue to just past Cornelia Dr on 72nd Street. The project start has started, and be substantially complete in Fall 2026, with minor touch up and restoration work expected in Spring of 2027.
The first segment of trunk sanitary sewer rehabilitation and upgrade in the South Cornelia and Lake Edina Neighborhoods. This project is from France Avenue to just past Cornelia Dr on 72nd Street. The project start has started, and be substantially complete in Fall 2026, with minor touch up and restoration work expected in Spring of 2027.
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Friday (8/28) Access
Share Friday (8/28) Access on Facebook Share Friday (8/28) Access on X (formerly Twitter) Share Friday (8/28) Access on Linkedin Email Friday (8/28) Access linkThe intersection of W. 72nd/Glouchester will be closed again tomorrow (8/28). All other intersections along W. 72nd, including Cornelia Drive will be open/accessible.
The intersection of W. 72nd/Glouchester will be closed again tomorrow (8/28). All other intersections along W. 72nd, including Cornelia Drive will be open/accessible.
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Thursday (8/27) Access
Share Thursday (8/27) Access on Facebook Share Thursday (8/27) Access on X (formerly Twitter) Share Thursday (8/27) Access on Linkedin Email Thursday (8/27) Access linkThe intersection of W. 72nd/Glouchester will be closed tomorrow (8/27). All other intersections along W. 72nd, including Cornelia Drive will be open/accessible tomorrow (8/27).
The intersection of W. 72nd/Glouchester will be closed tomorrow (8/27). All other intersections along W. 72nd, including Cornelia Drive will be open/accessible tomorrow (8/27).
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Wednesday (8/26) Access
Share Wednesday (8/26) Access on Facebook Share Wednesday (8/26) Access on X (formerly Twitter) Share Wednesday (8/26) Access on Linkedin Email Wednesday (8/26) Access linkThe contractor will be continuing with watermain installation heading west on W. 72nd. The intersection of W. 72nd/Bristol will be getting closed tomorrow (8/26). If you live in Bristol Circle, please have your vehicles parked on the north side of W. 72nd if needing access throughout the workday.
The contractor will be continuing with watermain installation heading west on W. 72nd. The intersection of W. 72nd/Bristol will be getting closed tomorrow (8/26). If you live in Bristol Circle, please have your vehicles parked on the north side of W. 72nd if needing access throughout the workday.
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Tuesday (8/25) Construction Update
Share Tuesday (8/25) Construction Update on Facebook Share Tuesday (8/25) Construction Update on X (formerly Twitter) Share Tuesday (8/25) Construction Update on Linkedin Email Tuesday (8/25) Construction Update linkTemporary Water Outage - This morning the temporary water piping that feeds the Heatherton Circle cul-de-sac broke. The contractor worked to get it repaired as quickly as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Heatherton Circle Access - There was some miscommunication regarding when the intersection of W. 72nd/Heatherton would be getting closed. The contractor work schedule was modified late yesterday. Apologies for the inconvenience. W. 72nd/Heatherton is closed today for watermain work.
Temporary Water Outage - This morning the temporary water piping that feeds the Heatherton Circle cul-de-sac broke. The contractor worked to get it repaired as quickly as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Heatherton Circle Access - There was some miscommunication regarding when the intersection of W. 72nd/Heatherton would be getting closed. The contractor work schedule was modified late yesterday. Apologies for the inconvenience. W. 72nd/Heatherton is closed today for watermain work.
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Tuesday (8/25) Access
Share Tuesday (8/25) Access on Facebook Share Tuesday (8/25) Access on X (formerly Twitter) Share Tuesday (8/25) Access on Linkedin Email Tuesday (8/25) Access linkThe contractor will be continuing with watermain installation on the east side of W. 72nd/Glouchester heading west. The intersection of W. 72nd/Heatherton will be getting closed tomorrow (8/25). If you live in Heatherton Circle, please have your vehicles parked on the north side of W. 72nd if needing access throughout the workday.
The contractor will be continuing with watermain installation on the east side of W. 72nd/Glouchester heading west. The intersection of W. 72nd/Heatherton will be getting closed tomorrow (8/25). If you live in Heatherton Circle, please have your vehicles parked on the north side of W. 72nd if needing access throughout the workday.
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Monday (8/24) Access Update
Share Monday (8/24) Access Update on Facebook Share Monday (8/24) Access Update on X (formerly Twitter) Share Monday (8/24) Access Update on Linkedin Email Monday (8/24) Access Update linkThe contractor has decided to start watermain work on the east side of Cornelia heading west. The intersection of W. 72nd/Glouchester is expected to be closed in the next few hours (around 11:00), please plan to utilize the W. 72nd/Cornelia intersection today if you live on either Cornelia or Glouchester south of W. 72nd.
The contractor has decided to start watermain work on the east side of Cornelia heading west. The intersection of W. 72nd/Glouchester is expected to be closed in the next few hours (around 11:00), please plan to utilize the W. 72nd/Cornelia intersection today if you live on either Cornelia or Glouchester south of W. 72nd.
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Weekend & Monday (8/24) Access
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- All intersections will be open and accessible over the weekend.
- Travel along W. 72nd Street is still not advised, please access the open intersections from either the north or the south
Monday (8/24) Access
- The intersection of Bristol & W. 72nd Street will be closed Monday (8/24) to finish the watermain work within the intersection, please plan on using alternate routes and parking north of W. 72nd if you live in Bristol Circle
- The other intersections within the project area will remain accessible
Weekend Access
- All intersections will be open and accessible over the weekend.
- Travel along W. 72nd Street is still not advised, please access the open intersections from either the north or the south
Monday (8/24) Access
- The intersection of Bristol & W. 72nd Street will be closed Monday (8/24) to finish the watermain work within the intersection, please plan on using alternate routes and parking north of W. 72nd if you live in Bristol Circle
- The other intersections within the project area will remain accessible
- All intersections will be open and accessible over the weekend.
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Weekly Construction Update #7
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- Utility work continued on Phase 1 (W. 72nd, from Cornelia Drive to Glouchester Avenue) with watermain, storm sewer and sanitary sewer replacement
- Roadway grading work began on Phase 1
- Phase 2 (W. 72nd, from Glouchester Avenue to Lynmar Lane) started with roadway removals
- Temporary water piping system was installed at Heatherton & Bristol that will supply the cul-de-sacs with water during Phase 2 utility work
- Multiple water shutdowns occurred affecting multiple properties within the project area as part of the Phase 2 start up utility work
Work Planned for the Week of August 24th
- Utility work will wrap up on Phase 1 (W. 72nd, from Cornelia Drive to Glouchester Avenue)
- Roadway grading work will wrap up on Phase 1
- Concrete curbing may get poured later in the week on Phase 1
- Utility work will continue on Phase 2 (W. 72nd, from Glouchester Avenue to Lynmar Lane)
- Cornelia Drive will be reopened prior to Cornelia Elementary school activities beginning, the roadway surface will be graveled but fully accessible from the south and from the west
Residential Access
- As the work continues to progress the project website will be updated regularly regarding access. The project team appreciates the patience and understanding during the moving operations of construction activity
Work Completed the Week of August 17th
- Utility work continued on Phase 1 (W. 72nd, from Cornelia Drive to Glouchester Avenue) with watermain, storm sewer and sanitary sewer replacement
- Roadway grading work began on Phase 1
- Phase 2 (W. 72nd, from Glouchester Avenue to Lynmar Lane) started with roadway removals
- Temporary water piping system was installed at Heatherton & Bristol that will supply the cul-de-sacs with water during Phase 2 utility work
- Multiple water shutdowns occurred affecting multiple properties within the project area as part of the Phase 2 start up utility work
Work Planned for the Week of August 24th
- Utility work will wrap up on Phase 1 (W. 72nd, from Cornelia Drive to Glouchester Avenue)
- Roadway grading work will wrap up on Phase 1
- Concrete curbing may get poured later in the week on Phase 1
- Utility work will continue on Phase 2 (W. 72nd, from Glouchester Avenue to Lynmar Lane)
- Cornelia Drive will be reopened prior to Cornelia Elementary school activities beginning, the roadway surface will be graveled but fully accessible from the south and from the west
Residential Access
- As the work continues to progress the project website will be updated regularly regarding access. The project team appreciates the patience and understanding during the moving operations of construction activity
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Friday (8/21) Access & Bristol Closure
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- Residents living on Cornelia Drive or Glouchester Avenue south of W. 72nd Street should use Glouchester Avenue on Friday August 21st
- Cornelia Drive will have limited access as grading work progresses on Friday August 21st
Bristol Circle Closure
- The intersection of Bristol & W. 72nd Street will be closed tomorrow (8/21) to complete watermain work within the intersection, please plan on using alternate routes and parking north of W. 72nd if you live in Bristol Circle
Residential Access
- Residents living on Cornelia Drive or Glouchester Avenue south of W. 72nd Street should use Glouchester Avenue on Friday August 21st
- Cornelia Drive will have limited access as grading work progresses on Friday August 21st
Bristol Circle Closure
- The intersection of Bristol & W. 72nd Street will be closed tomorrow (8/21) to complete watermain work within the intersection, please plan on using alternate routes and parking north of W. 72nd if you live in Bristol Circle
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Thursday (8/20) Access & Heatherton Closure
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- Residents living on Cornelia Drive or Glouchester Avenue south of W. 72nd Street should use Glouchester Avenue on Thursday August 20th
- Cornelia Drive will have limited access as grading work progresses on Thursday August 20th
Heatherton Circle Closure
- The intersection of Heatherton & W. 72nd Street will be closed tomorrow (8/20) to complete watermain work within the intersection, please plan on using alternate routes and parking north of W. 72nd if you live in Heatherton Circle
Residential Access
- Residents living on Cornelia Drive or Glouchester Avenue south of W. 72nd Street should use Glouchester Avenue on Thursday August 20th
- Cornelia Drive will have limited access as grading work progresses on Thursday August 20th
Heatherton Circle Closure
- The intersection of Heatherton & W. 72nd Street will be closed tomorrow (8/20) to complete watermain work within the intersection, please plan on using alternate routes and parking north of W. 72nd if you live in Heatherton Circle
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