Blake Road - 2022 / 2023 Roadway Reconstruction

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Blake Road Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Check back for updates!

The 2022 and 2023 project construction includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the pavement,
  • Full installation or replacement of concrete curb and gutter,
  • Partial replacement of watermain and water services,
  • Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems,
  • Construction of mini roundabout at the Interlachen Boulevard intersection,
  • Construction of two 5-foot on-street concrete bike lanes,
  • Construction of a 6-foot concrete sidewalk along the west side of the street south of Interlachen Boulevard, and
  • Construction of a 8-foot concrete shared use path along the west side of the street north of Interlachen Boulevard.
  • Assessments to property owners for the roadway project costs, estimated at $7,000 per residential equivalent unit.

Blake Road Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Check back for updates!

The 2022 and 2023 project construction includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the pavement,
  • Full installation or replacement of concrete curb and gutter,
  • Partial replacement of watermain and water services,
  • Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems,
  • Construction of mini roundabout at the Interlachen Boulevard intersection,
  • Construction of two 5-foot on-street concrete bike lanes,
  • Construction of a 6-foot concrete sidewalk along the west side of the street south of Interlachen Boulevard, and
  • Construction of a 8-foot concrete shared use path along the west side of the street north of Interlachen Boulevard.
  • Assessments to property owners for the roadway project costs, estimated at $7,000 per residential equivalent unit.

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  • Share Where do we comment for the public hearing on October 1? on Facebook Share Where do we comment for the public hearing on October 1? on Twitter Share Where do we comment for the public hearing on October 1? on Linkedin Email Where do we comment for the public hearing on October 1? link

    Where do we comment for the public hearing on October 1?

    ReneeM asked 7 months ago

    Thanks for the question. Online public hearing comments related to the assessments closed on Sept. 25 at the end of the day. You can still provide comments in-person at the City Council Meeting on Oct. 1 at 7 pm at City Hall. Thanks

  • Share Is the street light at the entrance to Oak Bend Lane from Blake Rd going to be replaced? It's sorely needed. on Facebook Share Is the street light at the entrance to Oak Bend Lane from Blake Rd going to be replaced? It's sorely needed. on Twitter Share Is the street light at the entrance to Oak Bend Lane from Blake Rd going to be replaced? It's sorely needed. on Linkedin Email Is the street light at the entrance to Oak Bend Lane from Blake Rd going to be replaced? It's sorely needed. link

    Is the street light at the entrance to Oak Bend Lane from Blake Rd going to be replaced? It's sorely needed.

    Don H asked 11 months ago

    Thanks for the question. It will not be replaced. It was part of work to bury the overhead power lines. 

  • Share This project has been great! Now it needs some tidying up ... The very narrow shoreline between Blake Rd and Mirror Lake and the narrow shoreline all along Excelsior and this project are really terrible looking. Dead and fallen trees should be removed and the ground area tidied up. These items would greatly improve the looks of this wonderful project. on Facebook Share This project has been great! Now it needs some tidying up ... The very narrow shoreline between Blake Rd and Mirror Lake and the narrow shoreline all along Excelsior and this project are really terrible looking. Dead and fallen trees should be removed and the ground area tidied up. These items would greatly improve the looks of this wonderful project. on Twitter Share This project has been great! Now it needs some tidying up ... The very narrow shoreline between Blake Rd and Mirror Lake and the narrow shoreline all along Excelsior and this project are really terrible looking. Dead and fallen trees should be removed and the ground area tidied up. These items would greatly improve the looks of this wonderful project. on Linkedin Email This project has been great! Now it needs some tidying up ... The very narrow shoreline between Blake Rd and Mirror Lake and the narrow shoreline all along Excelsior and this project are really terrible looking. Dead and fallen trees should be removed and the ground area tidied up. These items would greatly improve the looks of this wonderful project. link

    This project has been great! Now it needs some tidying up ... The very narrow shoreline between Blake Rd and Mirror Lake and the narrow shoreline all along Excelsior and this project are really terrible looking. Dead and fallen trees should be removed and the ground area tidied up. These items would greatly improve the looks of this wonderful project.

    Don H asked 11 months ago

    Thanks for the comments. The City does not manage dead and fallen trees along lakes or within parks unless it is a safety hazard or blocking a feature. 

  • Share There are construction barriers up along all of the new sidewalks that have been there since the road opened in November. The sidewalk is closed because of "missing handrail". When will this be corrected and the barriers removed? on Facebook Share There are construction barriers up along all of the new sidewalks that have been there since the road opened in November. The sidewalk is closed because of "missing handrail". When will this be corrected and the barriers removed? on Twitter Share There are construction barriers up along all of the new sidewalks that have been there since the road opened in November. The sidewalk is closed because of "missing handrail". When will this be corrected and the barriers removed? on Linkedin Email There are construction barriers up along all of the new sidewalks that have been there since the road opened in November. The sidewalk is closed because of "missing handrail". When will this be corrected and the barriers removed? link

    There are construction barriers up along all of the new sidewalks that have been there since the road opened in November. The sidewalk is closed because of "missing handrail". When will this be corrected and the barriers removed?

    Old Fuss n Feathers asked about 1 year ago

    Thanks for the question. That is the case. The sidewalks have been closed until the railings can be installed. Railings have a very long lead time. They don't start fabrication until all the walls are complete to ensure proper fit. They are tentatively scheduled for install early June. Thanks

  • Share Is Blake Road open from Minnetonka Blvd to 50th street on Facebook Share Is Blake Road open from Minnetonka Blvd to 50th street on Twitter Share Is Blake Road open from Minnetonka Blvd to 50th street on Linkedin Email Is Blake Road open from Minnetonka Blvd to 50th street link

    Is Blake Road open from Minnetonka Blvd to 50th street

    Muriel asked over 1 year ago

    Blake Road and Interlachen Blvd from Excelsior Blvd to Vernon / 50th is currently open. Blake Road from Interlachen to the south should be open by the end of the week. Thanks

  • Share Is there a plan to open Interlachen Blvd to the land bridge for through traffic back into parkwood knolls? Seems like this could be done soon and before completion of the full opening of Blake road south of the land bridge…. on Facebook Share Is there a plan to open Interlachen Blvd to the land bridge for through traffic back into parkwood knolls? Seems like this could be done soon and before completion of the full opening of Blake road south of the land bridge…. on Twitter Share Is there a plan to open Interlachen Blvd to the land bridge for through traffic back into parkwood knolls? Seems like this could be done soon and before completion of the full opening of Blake road south of the land bridge…. on Linkedin Email Is there a plan to open Interlachen Blvd to the land bridge for through traffic back into parkwood knolls? Seems like this could be done soon and before completion of the full opening of Blake road south of the land bridge…. link

    Is there a plan to open Interlachen Blvd to the land bridge for through traffic back into parkwood knolls? Seems like this could be done soon and before completion of the full opening of Blake road south of the land bridge….

    Tony Smith asked over 1 year ago

    Potentially. Concrete walls, curb and gutter and street paving need to be completed before it is safe for the traveling public. If we can get that area completed to a point that is safe prior to the rest of the project, we would consider opening. Those items will most likely be constructed with the other areas of the project. Thanks.

  • Share Hi. Is there a way to request the contractor NOT spray herbicide or weed killer on the grass replanted in front of our house? Thx. on Facebook Share Hi. Is there a way to request the contractor NOT spray herbicide or weed killer on the grass replanted in front of our house? Thx. on Twitter Share Hi. Is there a way to request the contractor NOT spray herbicide or weed killer on the grass replanted in front of our house? Thx. on Linkedin Email Hi. Is there a way to request the contractor NOT spray herbicide or weed killer on the grass replanted in front of our house? Thx. link

    Hi. Is there a way to request the contractor NOT spray herbicide or weed killer on the grass replanted in front of our house? Thx.

    LJD asked over 1 year ago

    Please call or email Chad Millner (952.826.0318 or cmillner@edinamn.gov) to discuss. Thanks

  • Share Are we to expect any other work on the grass that was “planted”? I have mostly weeds growing as do most of my neighbors. Asking because if this is it I plan tilling the entire area and starting over. Thank you on Facebook Share Are we to expect any other work on the grass that was “planted”? I have mostly weeds growing as do most of my neighbors. Asking because if this is it I plan tilling the entire area and starting over. Thank you on Twitter Share Are we to expect any other work on the grass that was “planted”? I have mostly weeds growing as do most of my neighbors. Asking because if this is it I plan tilling the entire area and starting over. Thank you on Linkedin Email Are we to expect any other work on the grass that was “planted”? I have mostly weeds growing as do most of my neighbors. Asking because if this is it I plan tilling the entire area and starting over. Thank you link

    Are we to expect any other work on the grass that was “planted”? I have mostly weeds growing as do most of my neighbors. Asking because if this is it I plan tilling the entire area and starting over. Thank you

    Swells asked over 1 year ago

    The contractor is required to grow grass. Typically they do herbicide treatments to knock down the weeds when the grass can handle it. If residents want to supplement and assist with working and watering new grass, that is more than welcomed. If you decide to start over yourself, please let us know so we don't impact your work. Thanks

  • Share Is Blake Road open yet between Interlachen and Excelsior Blvd.? Or is the detour still in effect? on Facebook Share Is Blake Road open yet between Interlachen and Excelsior Blvd.? Or is the detour still in effect? on Twitter Share Is Blake Road open yet between Interlachen and Excelsior Blvd.? Or is the detour still in effect? on Linkedin Email Is Blake Road open yet between Interlachen and Excelsior Blvd.? Or is the detour still in effect? link

    Is Blake Road open yet between Interlachen and Excelsior Blvd.? Or is the detour still in effect?

    Suennen asked over 1 year ago

    Blake Road / Interlachen is open from Hopkins to the Grandview Area. There are some detour signs up because it is not open south of Mirror Lake. We will have the contractor review traffic control signs to see if some can be removed. Thanks

  • Share It's almost early August. How close is the project to completion? After this project , will you leave the road as-is for awhile so residents can use it? Thank you! on Facebook Share It's almost early August. How close is the project to completion? After this project , will you leave the road as-is for awhile so residents can use it? Thank you! on Twitter Share It's almost early August. How close is the project to completion? After this project , will you leave the road as-is for awhile so residents can use it? Thank you! on Linkedin Email It's almost early August. How close is the project to completion? After this project , will you leave the road as-is for awhile so residents can use it? Thank you! link

    It's almost early August. How close is the project to completion? After this project , will you leave the road as-is for awhile so residents can use it? Thank you!

    AKaminsen asked almost 2 years ago

    Phase 1 of 2023 is getting very close. The first two layers of street pavement are being placed Monday and Tuesday this week. Before we open to traffic, we will complete the restoration, street signs, and final layer of street paving. Its trending towards week of August 14 or 21 to open Blake and Interlachen north of Mirror Lake. Thanks for the patience. It was not the intent to reconstruct this street over 2-years. 

Page last updated: 11 Jul 2024, 06:25 AM