Project Updates – June 20, 2025
Completed work
- Finished pouring sidewalk concrete in Stage 1.
- Finished sanitary sewer work on Olive Street.
- Began installing banner pole and light pole bases in Stage 2.
- Continued working on the stormwater treatment tank.
- During this construction the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street will be closed.
- Elm Street between 1st Street and 2nd Street will continue to be closed for material storage needs during the tank excavation.
- Access to the Municipal Parking Lot #2 on Elm Street will be available during this closure.
Upcoming work
- Begin street excavation and construction of new road on Olive Street in Stage 2.
- Pour concrete curb in Stage 2.
- Continue preparation work for burying overhead utilities.
- During the workday, best efforts will be made to accommodate regular access as much as possible.
Paving Update for 2024 Project Area
On Monday, June 23, crews will pave the final layer of pavement on Main Street, from Olive Street to Spruce Street; and on Elm Street, Pine Street, and Spruce Street from Main Street. The streets and all parking will be closed starting in the late evening on Sunday, June 22 and will reopen Tuesday, June 24 around noon. Notifications will be handed out to affected properties. All paving and striping work is weather dependent and notifications will be made if dates are revised.
Contact us
Please contact our on-site project representative, Dalmas Omwoyo at
651-728-0312, with any questions, property specific needs or accommodations.
Previous Updates
June 6, 2025
Completed work
- Finished constructing the road, poured concrete curb, and worked on sidewalk preparation in Stage 1.
- Installed traffic and erosion control and reclaimed the road in Stage 2.
- Continued removals of the old water treatment tank in the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street.
Upcoming work
- Grade 1st Street and pave the first layer of pavement on Stage 1.
- Begin removals, sanitary sewer and water main construction in Stage 2.
- During utility connection work, water shutoffs may be needed to connect properties to the existing water system. Affected properties will be notified prior to shutoffs. During the workday, best efforts will be made to accommodate regular access as much as possible.
- Continue constructing the stormwater treatment tank.
- During this construction the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street will be closed.
June 5, 2025
Paving preparation work in 2024 construction area starts June 6
On Friday, June 6, crews will begin raising manholes to prepare the 2024 construction area for final paving. This area includes:
- Main Street from Olive Street to Spruce Street
- Elm Street, Pine Street and Spruce Street from Main Street to 1st Street
Raising the manholes will impact some parking stalls and cause temporary delays in the drive lanes. There will not be a full closure of the roads. Raised manholes will be marked with cones or other traffic control after the work is complete. In the next couple weeks, additional preparation work will occur, which will also affect some parking stalls. Final paving and striping is anticipated to occur in the coming weeks. Another update will be shared when exact dates are confirmed.
June 3, 2025
Upcoming road closure and parking changes
Crews will begin Stage 2 work on Wednesday, June 4. Planned activities include installing erosion control measures, lowering utility castings, and setting up traffic control. The intersection of Olive Street and 1st Street will be partially closed on Wednesday. Only traffic traveling westbound on 1st Street and turning north onto Olive Street will be permitted during this time.
On Thursday, crews will close access to Stage 2 and begin reclaiming Olive Street between 1st Street and the north side of the alley. As part of this stage, parking changes will also take effect on Thursday along 1st Street (between Olive Street and Elm Street):
- Parking on the north side of 1st Street will be converted from angled to 90-degree stalls.
- No parking will be allowed on the south side of 1st Street for the duration of Stage 2 work.
Follow the project detour route to access the designated business parking areas.
May 30, 2025
Completed work
- Began constructing the new road and installing utilities in Stage 1.
- Began removing the water treatment tank in the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street.
Upcoming work
- Tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, crews will pour concrete curb in Stage 1.
- Begin preparing for sidewalk construction in Stage 1.
- Finish removing the water treatment tank in the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street.
- Begin excavation work for the storm water treatment tank.
- During this work the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street will be closed.
- Install erosion control and traffic control in Stage 2.
- Begin reclaiming the roadway in Stage 2.
May 23, 2025
Completed work
- Storm sewer and light pole bases were installed in Stage 1.
- Final layer of asphalt was paved in the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street.
- Sidewalk removals began in Stage 1.
- During this work, access to front doors will be limited. Sidewalks will remain gravel or mats until new concrete is placed.
Upcoming work
- Removal of the water treatment tank in the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street.
- Street excavation and utility installation work will begin.
May 16, 2025
Completed work
- Sanitary sewer and water main work in Stage 1 was completed.
- Storm sewer was installed in the west half of Stage 1 (Maple Street to Vine Street).
Upcoming work
- Remaining storm sewer work in Stage 1 will be completed.
- Sidewalk concrete will be removed on 1st Street.
- During this work, access to front doors will be limited. Sidewalks will remain gravel until new concrete is placed.
- Following sidewalk removals, roadway excavation work will begin.
May 9, 2025
Completed work
- Sanitary sewer and water main work continued in Stage 1.
- Paving work occurred in the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street.
- Xcel Energy installed a new service line under the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street in preparation of utility pole relocations.
Upcoming work
- Utility work will continue in Stage 1.
- Storm sewer work will begin in Stage 1.
- Restoration work in the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street will begin.
- Utility pole relocations will begin.
- Temporary water shutoffs may be required to connect properties to the existing water system. Affected properties will be notified prior to this work. During the workday, crews will do their best to accommodate regular access as much as possible.
May 2, 2025
Completed work
- Sanitary sewer and water main work continued in Stage 1.
- Pavement removals in the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street began.
Upcoming work
- Utility work will continue in Stage 1.
- Excavate and rebuild the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street.
- Restoration work will occur once the alleys have been paved.
- Xcel Energy will drill in a new service line under the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street in preparation for utility pole relocations.
April 25, 2025
Stage 1 construction has begun. Crews set up traffic control, erosion control, removed pavement and curb and began sanitary sewer work. Next week, crews will continue working on sanitary sewer and water main.
To maintain water service during the water main work, buildings will be connected to a temporary water system. A brief water shut-off will be necessary to complete the connection. Notifications will be sent to impacted properties prior to water shutoffs.
April 14, 2025
Phase 1 construction (1st Street from Maple Street to Olive Street) will start early in the week of April 21. Crews will set up traffic and erosion controls and begin removing the roadway pavement in preparation for utility installation. Once utility installations are complete, roadway and sidewalk construction will begin.
Impacts and access
During construction, access to front entrances of downtown buildings may be limited at times. There may also be increased dust and noise in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve downtown.
Construction updates such as this one will be sent regularly and will be available on our website, social media and community newsletters.
Construction Schedule*
- Phase 1: begins week of April 21
- 1st Street from Maple Street to Olive Street
- Phase 2: begins early June
- Olive Street from 1st Street to the alley
- Phase 3: begins early July
- Olive Street from the alley to 2nd Street
- 2nd Street from the dead end to Elm Street
- The alley next to the apartment building construction
- Alleys: June or July
- Alleys between Main Street and Lake Street from Elm Street to Spruce Street
*Construction timing is weather permitting and subject to change.
PROJECT EMAIL/TEXT UPDATES
CONTACT
JON HAUKAAS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES
City of Waconia
952-442-4265
COLTON LEE, PROJECT MANAGER
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
612-346-6059
JAKE SAULSBURY, P.E., CITY ENGINEER
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
jake.saulsbury@bolton-menk.com
612-756-4319