Southdale B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

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This project, scheduled for construction in 2024, includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the asphalt pavement,
  • Complete reconstruction of the concrete pavement with asphalt pavement,
  • Full installation or replacement of concrete curb and gutter,
  • Complete replacement of the majority of the watermain and water services,
  • Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems,
  • Complete replacement of the street lighting system, and
  • Construction of a concrete sidewalk along Barrie Road and a portion of West 65th Street and Heritage Drive to complete gaps in the pedestrian network.
  • A preliminary assessment amount of $950.00 per multi-family residential unit (condominium or apartment owner), was approved by the Council at the December 2023 public hearing. This $950.00 per REU amount has been recorded with Hennepin County as pending assessments for all impacted properties.

Southdale B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction updates will be hosted on this project page. Sign up for email updates!

This project, scheduled for construction in 2024, includes:

  • Complete reconstruction of the asphalt pavement,
  • Complete reconstruction of the concrete pavement with asphalt pavement,
  • Full installation or replacement of concrete curb and gutter,
  • Complete replacement of the majority of the watermain and water services,
  • Improvements to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems,
  • Complete replacement of the street lighting system, and
  • Construction of a concrete sidewalk along Barrie Road and a portion of West 65th Street and Heritage Drive to complete gaps in the pedestrian network.
  • A preliminary assessment amount of $950.00 per multi-family residential unit (condominium or apartment owner), was approved by the Council at the December 2023 public hearing. This $950.00 per REU amount has been recorded with Hennepin County as pending assessments for all impacted properties.
  • Construction Update – 11/01/2024

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    Although the first layer of asphalt is complete on the majority of Barrie Road and on Heritage Drive, no parking remains in effect. Please do not park on the street during working hours. You may get towed. This will give the contractor the proper space to do work. Thank you for your cooperation.


    Barrie Road and Heritage Drive

    • Paving the final layer of asphalt is scheduled for 11/18.
    • The remaining sod installation is scheduled to begin the week of 11/4. See written tips for care of your new sod here and a video here.
    • Remaining sign installation is scheduled to begin the week of 11/4.
    • Retaining wall installation will continue into the week of 11/4.
    • Miscellaneous landscaping items are scheduled to begin the week of 11/4.


    W. 65th Street

    • Unfortunately, Xcel Energy delays have prevented the contractor from completing both the utility work and asphalt paving on W. 65th St. Therefore, the utility and concrete curb improvements will be postponed until 2025.
    • Temporary asphalt paving is scheduled for the week of 11/18.
    • Installation of utilities and construction of the roadway and sidewalk are scheduled for Spring/Summer 2025.


  • Xerxes Avenue and Westbound Highway 62 Exit Ramp Lane Closures

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    One Xerxes Avenue southbound and one Xerxes Avenue northbound lane will be closed at the Highway 62 bridge on Tuesday 10/29 to facilitate watermain improvements by New Look Contracting. One westbound Highway 62 exit ramp lane will be closed as well. The lane closures are expected to begin at 9 AM and conclude at 3 PM. See exhibit for reference.

  • Construction Update - 10/25/24

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    Although the first layer of asphalt is complete on the majority of Barrie Road and on Heritage Drive, no parking remains in effect. Please do not park on the street during working hours. You may get towed. This will give the contractor the proper space to do work. Thank you for your cooperation.


    Barrie Road and Heritage Drive

    • Asphalt driveway restoration is scheduled to begin the week of 10/28.
    • Retaining wall installation is scheduled to continue into the week of 10/28.
    • Sod installation is scheduled to conclude on 10/25. See written tips for care of your new sod here and a video here.


    W. 65th Street

    • The work will conclude mid to late November. The later the season gets, the likelihood of needing to postpone the W. 65th St concrete curb work and install temporary asphalt pavement increases. A decision on this has not been made yet. Xcel Energy delays on W. 65th St have not helped complete the work in a timely fashion.
  • Construction Update – 10/18/2024

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    Traffic Update

    • Access to Xerxes Avenue from Heritage Drive will remain closed until Monday morning 10/21.
      1. Access to Xerxes Avenue will be via York Avenue and W 64th Street.
      2. A map visualizing this traffic update can be found here.
    • Although the first layer of asphalt is complete on the majority of Barrie Road and on Heritage Drive, no parking remains in effect. Please do not park on the street during working hours. You may get towed. This will give the contractor the proper space to do work. Thank you for your cooperation.


    Barrie Road

    • Sod installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/21.
    • Retaining wall installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/21.


    Heritage Drive

    • Sod installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/21.


    W. 65th Street

    • Xcel Energy’s relocation of their facilities is scheduled to resume the week of 10/21. Sorry for the delay.
    • While the street is gravel, it is open to vehicular traffic. Please drive slowly.


  • Road Closed at Heritage Drive & Xerxes Ave 10/16-10/20

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    Traffic Update

    • Access to Xerxes Avenue from Heritage Drive will be closed starting 10/16 and will likely last through 10/20 due to concrete valley gutter installation.
    • During this road closure, access to Xerxes Avenue will be via York Ave and W 64th Street.
    • Excessive vehicle speeds are prevalent in the project area, so please slow down. We encourage safety for both you AND the construction crew.
    • A map visualizing this traffic update can be found here.
  • Construction Update - 10/11/2024

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    Although the first layer of asphalt is complete on the majority of Barrie Road and on Heritage Drive, no parking remains in effect. Please do not park on the street during working hours. You may get towed. This will give the contractor the proper space to do work. Thank you for your cooperation.


    Barrie Road

    • Concrete sidewalk installation is expected to resume the week of 10/14. The remaining handful of concrete driveway apron will occur the week of 10/14 as well.
    • Irrigation repairs are scheduled to continue into the week of 10/14.
    • Streetlight installation is scheduled to continue into the week of 10/14.
    • Topsoil installation is scheduled to continue into the week of 10/14.
    • Sign installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/14.
    • Sod installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/21.


    Heritage Drive

    • Sign installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/14.
    • Sod installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/21.


    W. 65th Street

    • Xcel Energy’s relocation of their facilities has been delayed. Sorry for the delay.
    • While the street is gravel, it is open to vehicular traffic. Please drive slowly.


  • Construction Update - 10/4/2024

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    Although the first layer of asphalt is complete on the majority of Barrie Road and on Heritage Drive, no parking remains in effect. Please do not park on the street during working hours. You may get towed. This will give the contractor the proper space to do work. Thank you for your cooperation.

    Barrie Road

    • Concrete sidewalk installation is expected to resume the week of 10/7. The remaining handful of concrete driveway apron will occur the week of 10/7 as well.
    • Irrigation repairs are scheduled to continue into the week of 10/7.
    • Streetlight installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/7.


    Heritage Drive

    • Topsoil installation is scheduled to begin the week of 10/7.


    W. 65th Street

    • Xcel Energy’s relocation of their facilities has been delayed. Sorry for the delay.
    • While the street is gravel, it is open to vehicular traffic. Please drive slowly.
  • Asphalt Paving on Barrie Rd - 10/4/2024

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    Access to Barrie Road from W 66th Street and Heritage Drive will be closed on Friday, 10/4 due to paving the first layer of asphalt on Barrie Rd. This is anticipated to begin at 7 AM.

    • The daytime road closure is anticipated to one day.
    • Barrie Road will be accessible from W 65th Street during this time.
    • Expect short term delays driving on Barrie Road between W 66th Street and Heritage Drive.
    • Delays accessing Barrie Road from properties can be up to 15 minutes due to paving.
    • Please plan your trips to account for these short-term delays.
    • As soon as the large rollers are done compacting the pavement, vehicles can access Barrie Road.
    • A map visualizing this traffic update can be found here.



  • Construction Update - 9/27/2024

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    Traffic Update

    • Expect short term delays driving on Barrie Road between W 66th Street and Heritage Drive late during the week of 9/30 or during the week of 10/7 due to asphalt paving. Please plan your trips to account for these short-term delays.
    • Access to Barrie Road from W 66th Street and Heritage Drive will be closed during asphalt paving. The daytime closure is anticipated to one day. Barrie Road will be accessible from W 65th Street during this time.
    • Excessive vehicle speeds are prevalent in the project area, so please slow down. We encourage safety for both you AND the construction crew.
    • A map visualizing this traffic update can be found here.


    Barrie Road

    • Driveway apron and concrete sidewalk installation will continue into week of 9/30.
    • The first layer of asphalt paving is scheduled to begin late during the week of 9/30 or during the week of 10/7 following driveway apron installation.
      • Delays accessing Barrie Road from properties can be up to 15 minutes due to paving.
      • As soon as the large rollers are done compacting the pavement, vehicles can access Barrie Road.


    Heritage Drive

    • Tree replacement planting is scheduled to begin week of 9/30.
    • Although the first layer of asphalt is complete, no parking remains in effect on Heritage Drive.


    W. 65th Street

    • Xcel Energy’s relocation of their facilities has been delayed. Sorry for the delay.
    • While the street is gravel, it is open to vehicular traffic. Please drive slowly.


  • Construction Update - 9/20/2024

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    Barrie Road

    • Driveway aprons and concrete sidewalk installation is scheduled to begin the week of 9/23 and conclude the week of 9/30.


    Heritage Drive

    • Irrigation repairs will continue into week of 9/23.
    • Although the first layer of asphalt is complete, no parking remains in effect on Heritage Drive.


    W. 65th Street

    • Xcel Energy’s relocation of their facilities is scheduled to continue into the week of 9/23.
    • While the street is gravel, it is open to vehicular traffic. Please drive slowly.


Page last updated: 01 Nov 2024, 12:15 PM