Weekly Construction Update #8

Work Completed the Week of August 24th

• Utility work continued on both Phases 1 and 2 (W. 72nd, from Glouchester Avenue to Lynmar Lane) with watermain, storm sewer and sanitary sewer replacement
• Roadway grading work occurred on a portion of Phase 1 including the intersection of Cornelia Drive
• Concrete curb was poured on a portion of Phase 1 including the intersection of Cornelia Drive
• W. 72nd from Oaklawn Avenue to Cornelia Drive was reopened to allow traffic with the school year starting up

Work Planned for the Week of August 31st

• Roadway paving is scheduled to occur on a portion of Phase 1 including the intersection of Cornelia Drive on Monday (8/31) in the afternoon
• Utility work will wrap up on Phase 1 and continue on Phase 2
• Roadway grading work will wrap up on Phase 1 and start on Phase 2
• Utility work will continue on Phase 2 (W. 72nd, from Glouchester Avenue to Lynmar Lane)

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

School Bus Stops & Safety

• The project team has been in communications with Edina Schools, bus stops along W. 72nd Street are being temporarily relocated. Please reach out to the Edina Schools or the project team if there are any issues
• The project team asks that with school starting next week that guardians are making sure to assist their student(s) with navigating through the construction area. The contractor and project team will also make any efforts to help assist as necessary to keep everyone safe and getting to where they need to go.