Construction Updates

Updates

May 17, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

This past week May 13th

The contractor completed the following work this past week: 

• Installation of the new sanitary sewer and watermain through the intersection of Chestnut St.
• Roadway subcutting and installation of sand and aggregate base up to the west side of Willow St.
• New concrete curb and gutter between N Eagle St and N Market St.
• Removals including the salvaging of the reclaimed material up to the intersection of Cedar St.
• Installation of the new sanitary sewer and water services up to the west side of N Meridian St.
• Scheduled water shutdown to connect the watermain within the N Meridian St intersection.

Upcoming for next week May 20th 

The contractor anticipates conducting the following work next week:

• First thing next week the Contractor plans to complete the installation of the new storm sewer up through the intersection of N Meridian St.
• Immediately following the completion of the storm sewer the Contractor plans to complete the new sanitary sewer and water services between N Meridian St and N Chestnut St.
• It is expected that by the end of the week, the Contractor will work on installing the new sanitary sewer and watermain between N Chestnut and N Cedar St.
• Planning to complete the removals including salvaging the reclaimed material for the last block between N Cedar St up to Walnut St (TH 25).
• The Contractor anticipates connecting the properties between N Cedar St and N Walnut St (TH 25) to the temporary water system late in the week or early the week following.
• Anticipating continuing with concrete work consisting of the new sidewalk and driveway aprons between N Eagle St and N Market St weather dependent.

 

May 10, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

This past week May 6th

The contractor completed the following work this past week: 

• Completed the removals including the salvaging of the reclaimed material up to the east side of the intersection of N Chestnut St. The current road closure of State Street (CSAH 6) is from N Eagle St to N Chestnut St.
• Completed the installation of the new sanitary sewer and water services up to the west side of N Willow St.
• Completed the installation of the new storm sewer from N Market St to N Willow St.
• Completed the roadway subcut and installation of sand and aggregate base between N Grove St and N Market St.
• Connected all properties affected by the project between N Willow St and N Chestnut St to the temporary water system.
• Completed two scheduled water shutdowns to isolate the project area up through N Chestnut St.

Upcoming for next week May 13^th, 2024

The contractor anticipates conducting the following work next week: 

• First thing Monday the plan is to start the installation of new sanitary starting at N Meridian St heading west towards N Willow St. The sanitary sewer flow changes midblock between N Market St and N Willow St requiring the Contractor to start at N Meridian St and work east to west back towards N Willow St.
• Immediately following the completion of the sanitary sewer the Contractor plans to complete the watermain and storm sewer between N Willow St and N Meridian St.
• It is expected that all remaining underground utility work between N Meridian St and N Walnut St (TH 25) will be completed working west to east.
• Planning to continue installation of the new concrete sidewalk up to N Elk St.
• Anticipating to start the installation of the new concrete curb and gutter between N Eagle St and N Market St weather dependent.

 

May 3, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

This past week April 29

The contractor completed the following work this past week: 

• Installed sanitary sewer from N Market St towards N Willow St. The sanitary sewer flow changes midblock between N Market St and N Willow St requiring the Contractor to start at N Meridian St and work east to west back towards N Willow St.
• Transferred all properties between N Eagle St and N Grove St from the temporary water system back over to the new water main.
• Completed the roadway subcut and installation of sand and gravel base through the N Grove St intersection.
• Finished reclaiming the existing pavement from N Willow St up to the east end of the project at Walnut St (Hwy 25).
• Installed of the temporary water system along both sides of State St from N Willow St to N Cedar St. All affected properties within this three-block area will be notified separately to schedule hookups late next week or the week after.

Upcoming for next week May 6

The contractor anticipates conducting the following work next week: 

• Finish installing sanitary sewer and water services between N Grove St and N Market St from main to right-of-way first thing in the week.
• Finish installing storm sewer between N Market St and N Willow St.
• Begin installing sanitary sewer starting at N Meridian St heading west towards N Willow St toward the end of the week.
• Begin excavating roadway and installing sand and gravel road base between N Grove and N Market St
• No concrete work is specifically scheduled for this week.

April 26, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

This past week April 22^nd, 2024

The contractor completed the following work this past week: 

• Completed pressure testing for new watermain on State Street between N Eagle St and N Grove St.
• Poured new concrete sidewalk along the north side of State St from N Cherry to N Buffalo St.
• Finished underground utility work between N Eagle St and N Grove St, allowing for excavation and installation of new roadway sand and aggregate base up to the west side of N Grove St intersection.
• Started installation of new sanitary sewer from N Grove St east towards N Market St.
• Finished installation of new street light bases and underground conduit west of N Eagle St in anticipation of street light delivery by end of June.

Upcoming for next week April 29^th, 2024

The contractor anticipates conducting the following work next week: 

• Continuing installation of new sanitary sewer east towards N Market St.
• Completing installation of new water main within the same block and starting new services from main to right of way by end of the week.
• Planning to work on installation of new storm sewer anticipated for the first week of May.
• Continuing grading for new sidewalk east from N Buffalo to N Eagle St.
• No concrete work expected this week; concrete crew to resume pouring new sidewalk the first week of May.
• Anticipating starting new concrete curb and gutter installation between N Eagle St and N Grove St in early to mid May.
• Scheduled to complete reclaim of existing bituminous pavement for the rest of State St up to the west side of the intersection of Walnut St by the end of the week.

 

April 19, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

This past week April 15^th, 2024

• The contractor completed the water shutdowns to install new gate valves within State Street at N Eagle St and N Grove St intersections.
• The contractor started the installation of the new sanitary sewer starting at N Grove St and worked west towards N Eagle St. The sanitary sewer is completed up to the east side of the N Eagle St intersection.
• The contractor completed installation of the street light bases west of N Eagle St and started the installation of the new underground electrical conduit within the boulevard between the bases.

Upcoming for next week April 22^nd, 2024

• On Monday, the contractor plans to complete the sanitary sewer within the N Eagle St intersection.
• Following the completion of the sanitary sewer the contractor plans to complete the installation of the new watermain between N Eagle St and N Grove St. Following the completion of the watermain, the contractor will install the new sanitary sewer and water services within the right of way.
• Following the completion of services, the contractor plans to work on the installation of the new storm sewer.
• By the end of next week (weather dependent), the contractor may be ready to start the installation of the new sanitary sewer starting within the N Grove St intersection and working east towards N Market St.
• The electrical contractor plans to continue to install the new electrical conduit west of N Eagle St.

 

Contact

Please make sure to reach out to Cory Bienfang (Bolton & Menk Project Engineer) at 507-995-2936 or email cory.bienfang@bolton-menk.com if you have any project related questions.

 

April 12, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

This past week April 8^th, 2024

• The contractor successfully started construction this week. The work focused on the implementation of the road closure of State Street (CSAH 6) between N Eagle Street and N Willow Street. The CSAH 6 detour has been fully implemented.
• The contractor reclaimed the existing bituminous pavement within the initial three-block area and is working on removing this material to be reused as the aggregate base for the new roadway.
• The contractor also successfully installed and tested the temporary water system. The connection of properties to the temporary system is expected to start next week and individual door hangers will be delivered to the affected properties.

Upcoming for next week April 15^th, 2024

• Monday and Tuesday the contractor plans to complete multiple water shutdowns in order to install new gate valves within State Street at the perimeter of the project area. Individual door hangers will be delivered to all affected properties a minimum of 24-hours before any planned water shut down.
• Following the water shutdowns for the rest of the week the contractor plans to work on the installation of the new sanitary sewer system between N Eagle and N Grove Street.
• The electrical contractor plans to continue to install the new street lighting bases along the west end of the project west of N Eagle Street. Following the completion of the new concrete bases the contractor plans to start installation of the new electrical conduit within the boulevard between the bases.

 

 

April 5, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

Construction is on schedule to begin Monday, April 8^th (weather dependent).  The planned road closure will be along State Street (CSAH 6) from the west side of N Eagle Street to the east side of N Willow Street.  Initial operations within this three-block area next week will include pavement removals, material delivery, and setup of the temporary water system.  Next week, the contractor also anticipates starting the installation of the new street lighting system west of N Eagle Street. The contractor has confirmed that the installation of new underground utilities will begin the week of the 15^th.

The CSAH 6 detour utilizing S Meridian St (CSAH 3), TH 169 and CSAH 1 into Blakely will be implemented starting on Monday.

Door hangers or newsletters were delivered to every property within the project area today with more information regarding the project start-up.  Anyone looking for more information about the project is encouraged to visit the website for construction updates and to sign up for email updates.

 

March 29, 2024

PROJECT UPDATE

Construction is anticipated to begin on Monday, April 8^th (weather dependent).  The contractor has confirmed that initial operations will include the roadway closure of State Street (CSAH 6) from N Eagle Street to N Willow Street.  The following intersections along State Street will be closed to vehicle traffic:

• N Eagle Street
• N Grove Street
• N Market Street

The intersection of State Street and N Willow Street will be reclaimed during this initial phase but then will be reopened to vehicle traffic until the progression of work requires its closure at a later date.

A project open house was held this week on Tuesday, March 26^th from 5 to 7 pm.  All information presented at the open house can be found on the project website.

Anyone looking for more information about the project is encouraged to visit the website for construction updates and to sign up for email updates.

 

March 14, 2024

TREE REMOVAL

Beginning Monday, March 18 motorists and residents are advised to used caution on State Street (CSAH 6) west of Walnut Street (TH 25) as crews will be removing trees that are either impacted by construction or in poor condition and deemed at risk for disease. Expect shoulder and intermittent lane closures associated with this work, which is expected to take 2-3 days to complete. This is in preparation of the street and utility work along the corridor that is anticipated to start in early April.