Construction Update 8/19/2022

Phase 1 – Topsoil and Seeding

• Topsoil installation is expected to begin the week of 8/22. Seeding and hydromulching will follow the topsoil placement.

Phase 2 – Driveway Aprons and Concrete Driveway Work

• Due to rainy conditions, driveway aprons and concrete driveway replacements are now anticipated to be complete early in the week of 8/22 throughout the phase.
• The first layer of asphalt is now anticipated to be paved during the week of 8/22.

Phase 3 – W 42nd Street, Grimes Ave between W 42nd St & Morningside Rd

• The Grimes Ave storm sewer work is ongoing and is expected to be complete on 8/19.
• The roadway excavation is complete for most of Grimes Ave. Curb and gutter is scheduled for a portion of Grimes Ave for 8/22, check your front door for a notice of this work.
• The remainder of Grimes Ave will have the roadway excavation completed during the week of 8/22.
• Crews will be replacing sanitary manholes on W 42nd Street between Oakdale Ave and Crocker Ave during the week of 8/22.
• Xcel Energy will be on W 42nd Street during the week of 8/22 to relocate power poles to allow the City’s Contractor to begin underground utility work. Xcel anticipates completing this work early in the week of 8/29.

Phase 4 – Crocker Avenue

• The crews successfully completed water service replacements on the West side of the street during the week of 8/15.
• The pumps and generator necessary for the lowering of groundwater to facilitate the installation of the storm sewer will be installed the week of 8/22.
• Crews will begin installing the large diameter storm sewer on the East side of Crocker during the week of 8/22. During the large diameter storm sewer installation, you can expect a short-term water shutoff while crews replace your water service pipe.
  • Check your front door daily for more information regarding access loss, short term water shutoffs, and parking requirements.