PROJECT CONTACTs
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact the City of Lake Elmo Engineering staff.
Seth Lowe, Construction Representative
612.599.3408
[email protected]
Chad Isakson, Assistant City Engineer
651.728.3073
[email protected]
Project Overview
SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS:
The CSAH 14 Watermain Improvement project includes the replacement of approximately 1,700 feet of watermain that has reached its useful life and is failing. The watermain will be replaced from Layton Avenue to Lake Elmo Avenue (west of the elementary school). The watermain will be installed using directional drilling to minimize roadway impacts and closures with full excavations required at hydrants and tie-in locations at each intersection.
The City of Lake Elmo has retained Miller Excavating to replace the watermain. The work will require the closure of westbound traffic from 39th Street to Lake Elmo Avenue (west of the elementary school). Access to existing businesses and side streets will remain open with a few exceptions that will be coordinated with those owners directly. As part of the detour posting, Business Access signage for downtown Lake Elmo will be included to direct motorists along the route. The work is expected to take approximately 2 months to complete (weather dependent).
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Construction is scheduled to begin on June 18, 2026, with the installation of temporary water service installation. Traffic control and detour routes are scheduled to be in place on June 22, 2026. Heavy construction is anticipated to take approximately 2 months to complete with site restoration to follow.
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PROJECT FUNDING:
The total estimated project cost for the CSAH 14 Watermain Improvements is $940,000. There are no special assessments proposed with this project.