Morningside D & E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

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Morningside D & E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Check back for updates!

This project began construction in 2022 and will continue in 2023. The work includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the asphalt pavement,
  • Full replacement of concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk,
  • Replacement of fire hydrants and watermain gate valves. The project will also include new water services between the main in the street and the property’s shut-off valve (curb stop),
  • Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, including flood risk reduction improvements, and
  • Assessments to property owners for the roadway project costs, at $8,338.95 per residential equivalent unit

Morningside D & E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Check back for updates!

This project began construction in 2022 and will continue in 2023. The work includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the asphalt pavement,
  • Full replacement of concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk,
  • Replacement of fire hydrants and watermain gate valves. The project will also include new water services between the main in the street and the property’s shut-off valve (curb stop),
  • Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, including flood risk reduction improvements, and
  • Assessments to property owners for the roadway project costs, at $8,338.95 per residential equivalent unit
  • Construction Update - 9/15/2023

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    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St, W 42nd St

    • Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 9/18.
    • Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
    • The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for October.
    • Irrigation repairs are nearly complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.


    Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

    • New topsoil will be placed in low areas, followed by seed, hydro mulch and watering starting the week of 9/18.


    Project Wide

    • Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is complete.
    • Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue late in the week of 9/18.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 9/18.
    • Irrigation repairs are nearly complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.


  • Construction Update - 9/8/2023

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    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St, W 42nd St

    • Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.
    • Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 9/11.
    • Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
    • The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for mid-late September.


    Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

    • New topsoil will be placed in low areas, followed by seed, hydro mulch and watering starting the week of 9/11.


    Project Wide

    • Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is scheduled to be complete the week of 9/11.
    • Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue after concrete items have been completed.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 9/11.
    • Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.


  • Construction Update - 9/1/2023

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    NO WORK WILL OCCUR ON LABOR DAY, MONDAY 9/4.


    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St, W 42nd St

    • Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.
    • Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 9/4.
    • Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
    • The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for mid-late September.


    Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

    • The contractor began reworking the weeded areas. New topsoil will be placed in low areas, followed by seed, hydromulch and watering.


    Project Wide

    • Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue after concrete items have been completed.
    • Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is scheduled for the week of 9/4.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 9/11.
      • If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
      • Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
    • Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.


  • Construction Update - 8/25/2023

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    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St, W 42nd St

    • Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/28. Please contact Nina if your irrigation needs restoration.
    • Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 8/28.
    • Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
    • The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for mid-late September.


    Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

    • The contractor plans to begin turf re-work the week of 8/28.
    • More than one restoration method may be utilized depending on the prevalence of weeds.


    Project Wide

    • Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue after concrete items have been completed.
    • Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is tentatively scheduled for the week of 9/4.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 8/28.
      1. If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
      2. Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
    • Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/28. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.


  • Construction Update - 8/18/2023

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    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St, W 42nd St

    • Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/21 in advance of topsoil installation. Please contact Nina if your irrigation needs restoration.
    • Topsoil installation is scheduled to occur the week of 8/21 following irrigation system repairs.
    • Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled to begin following installation of topsoil. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
    • The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for early September.


    Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

    • The contractor applied herbicide to help resolve issues with the weeds in select areas along boulevards and sidewalks on 8/10.
    • Next steps include:
      • Assessing the effectiveness of the herbicide.
      • Mowing the weeds
      • Implementation of a turf establishment plan.
      • Seeding will occur before mid-September when the seed has a higher probability of germinating due to cooler temperatures.

    Project Wide

    • Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue the week of 8/21.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 8/21.
      • If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
      • Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
    • Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/21. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.


  • Construction Update - 8/11/2023

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    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St

    • Irrigation repairs to occur the week of 8/14 in advance of topsoil installation. Please contact Nina if your irrigation needs restoration.
    • Topsoil installation is scheduled to occur the week of 8/14 following irrigation system repairs.
    • Seeding and hydromulching is scheduled to begin following installation of topsoil. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
    • The Final layer of asphalt tentatively scheduled for end of August or early September.


    Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

    • The contractor applied herbicide to help resolve issues with the weeds in select areas along boulevards and sidewalks on 8/10.
      • Please remain off the treated area for 48 hours and do not water the treated area for 48 hours.
    • Next steps will nclude:
      • Assessing the effectiveness of the herbicide.
      • Mowing the weeds
      • Implementation of a turf establishment plan.
      • Seeding will occur before mid-September when the seed has a higher probability of germinating due to cooler temperatures.


    Project Wide

    • Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue the week of 8/14.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 8/14.
      • If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
      • Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
    • Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/14. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.


  • Weeds and Turf Establishment Update

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    The City is aware that the weeds are present in the project area. The City has not accepted the turf establishment as final.

    A licensed contractor will begin applying herbicide to resolve weed issues in the City right of way in front of your home. This work is scheduled to occur on Thursday, 8/10. The contractor will place a notification flag or placard in your lawn soon after the herbicide application. Please remain off the treated area for 48 hours and do not water the treated area for 48 hours.

    Following the herbicide application:

    • Seeding cannot occur for a couple weeks because the herbicide will prevent germination.
    • Seeding will occur before mid-September when the seed has a higher probability of germinating due to cooler temperatures.
    • City staff will continue to review the project area after the herbicide application and implement a turf establishment plan, including additional seeding, hydromulching and watering.

    We’re sorry for the poor conditions and understand the turf restoration process has been frustrating. The City will continue working with the contractor to ensure the City’s specifications are met, including proper turf growth without significant weeds.


  • Construction Update - 8/4/2023

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    Project Wide

    • Retaining wall installations will continue the week of 8/7.
    • Sanitary sewer main cleaning and televising in preparation for lining will begin the week of 8/7. The sewer main will be lined in the weeks following.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 8/7. If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier. Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
    • Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/7. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.
    • The City is aware that the boulevards have weeds. The contractor will be applying herbicide to eliminate the weeds in the coming week, followed by new topsoil and seed installed mid/end of August.

    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St

    • Final layer of asphalt tentatively scheduled for end of August.


  • Construction Update - 7/28/2023

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    Project Wide

    • Retaining wall installations continue.
    • Sanitary sewer main cleaning and televising in preparation for lining will begin the week of 7/31. The sewer main will be lined in the weeks following.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 7/31.
    • Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 7/31. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.
    • The City is aware that the boulevards have weeds. The contractor will be applying herbicide to eliminate the weeds in the coming week, followed by new topsoil and seed installed mid/end of August.


    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St

    • Final layer of asphalt tentatively scheduled for end of August.


  • Construction Update - 7/21/2023

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    Project Wide

    • Retaining wall installations continue.
    • Sanitary sewer main cleaning and televising in preparation for lining will begin the week of 7/24. The sewer main will be lined in the weeks following.
    • Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction is scheduled to begin the week of 7/24.
    • Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored.
    • Boulevard clean-up will continue into the week of 7/24.
    • To avoid the hot summer temperatures, seeding will begin in August. Likewise, new topsoil will be placed in August prior to seeding to minimize weed growth.
    • The City is aware that the boulevards have weeds. The contractor is responsible for resolving the weed issue and for the subsequent re-seeding. Property owners are not responsible to remove the weeds at this point, but we encourage residents to mow the weeds down. Stay tuned for further details on the Better Together Edina website for next steps.


    Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44th St

    • Final layer of asphalt tentatively scheduled for end of August.


Page last updated: 20 Dec 2023, 09:59 AM