Spring Valley 2026 Active Transportation Improvements
The Spring Valley 2026 Active Transportation Improvements project is a community-initiated effort to enhance pedestrian infrastructure in the heart of Spring Valley. It was made possible through support from Spring Valley City Council, a partnership with Fillmore County, and funding from the MnDOT Active Transportation Grant Program.
Grant: MnDOT Agreement No. 1062855 / SAP No. 023-601-037, State Active Transportation (AT) Program, 2026 Active Transportation Improvements
Agency Leadership: Deb Zimmer, City Clerk-Treasurer, 507-346-7367
Grant Manager: Drew Weber, City Engineer, 507-469-0306, [email protected]
Contractor: A-1 Excavating, LLC of Bloomer, WI
What’s Happening?
The project will upgrade sidewalks along Broadway Avenue and improve crossings at Main Street, Courtland Street, and Jefferson Street—making it safer and easier for residents to access local businesses and amenities. A sidewalk will also be added along Main Street to connect Section Avenue to Willow Park, filling a gap in the city trail system.
Construction Update
Week of May 25
- The contractor completed phase 1 surface removals, and installed the temporary walk
- The contractor completed installation of sanitary sewer at Courtland St and Broadway Ave
- The contractor began storm sewer installation at Courtland St and Broadway Ave
Week of June 1
- The contractor plans to complete storm sewer installation at Courtland St and Broadway Ave, as well as the storm sewer at Jefferson St and Broadway Ave.
- The contractor plans to begin roadway grading and install road base at both Courtland and Broadway and Jefferson and Broadway.
General Project Info
- Broadway Ave will remain open to pedestrian access on temporary walkways throughout the project duration, take care when walking throughout downtown and near construction equipment.
Construction Phasing
- In general, work will begin with curb and street removals, and utility installation will follow removals. The contractor will then install new curbs and sidewalks, followed by paving the new road surface.
- Once Phase 1 is substantially completed, the contractor will begin Phase 2. Additional information will be posted as work progresses.
