Street Improvement Project – West
Eagle Ridge Drive W Area, 7TH Avenue NW Area, & 21ST Avenue SW Area
Proposed Improvements
The City of Willmar is planning to improve the Eagle Ridge Drive W Area, 7TH Avenue NW Area, & 21ST Avenue SW Area.
Improvements include:
- Asphalt surfacing
- Concrete curb and gutter spot repair
A construction newsletter has been distributed to all residents within the project area. This newsletter outlines the general sequence of construction and provides estimated timeframes for each phase. Moving forward, all project updates will be posted on the project website and distributed electronically to subscribers via email and text message.
If you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed in the newsletter or with this update, please do not hesitate to reach out to the project contacts listed on the website.
Construction Updates
November 24, 2025
The Contractor’s anticipated schedule for the remainder of the 2025 construction season is provided below.
All Phases:
- With winter fast approaching please refer to the Winter Concrete Care note under the “Additional Notes” heading for best practices to maintain and protect your new concrete this winter.
Phases 1, 2, and 4:
- The improvements for phases 1, 2, and 4 are completed. Turf restoration and concrete warranty will be evaluated in spring of 2026. If there are any items that you believe need to be addressed prior to the completion of the project, please contact Nate Thein at the contact information provided.
Phases 3 and 5:
- The improvements for phases 3 and 5 are substantially completed. The final lift of asphalt will be paved in the spring of 2026. Moving forward, the contractor will intermittently complete punch list items. Turf restoration and concrete warranty will be evaluated in spring of 2026. If there are any items that you believe need to be addressed prior to the completion of the project, please contact Nate Thein at the contact information provided.
Phase 6 – 21st Avenue SW and 22nd Street SW (Mill and Overlay):
- Phase 6 will be milled and overlayed in the spring of 2026. Moving forward, the contractor will intermittently complete punch list items. Turf restoration and concrete warranty will be evaluated in spring of 2026. If there are any items that you believe need to be addressed prior to the completion of the project, please contact Nate Thein at the contact information provided.
Additional Notes
Winter Concrete Care
Please refer to the Winter Concrete Care Guide for snow removal best practices to prevent damage to the new concrete.
Turf Establishment Care
To give your grass the best opportunity to flourish please consider the following:
- Do not water the grass until spring 2026.
- Do not rake the hydromulch up. It contains seed & fertilizer. The hydromulch will naturally decompose.
- Do not add any chemicals/fertilizers to the newly seeded area. We have already added fertilizer and pre-emergent weed killer. Adding more can potentially burn the new grass seed.
- Avoid foot traffic on newly seeded areas.
- All newly seeded areas for this project will be re-evaluated in the spring of 2026 for warranty work.
New Concrete Notice
Please avoid driving on newly poured concrete curbs and driveways for at least 7 days to allow proper curing and strength development.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve your streets.
Engineer Contacts
Nate Thein
On-site Construction Representative, Bolton & Menk, Inc.
(320)-979-9070
Nate.Thein@bolton-menk.com
Spencer Johnson
Project Manager, Bolton & Menk, Inc.
(320)-979-6136
Spencer.Johnson@bolton-menk.com
Contractor Contact
Crystal Swanson
Project Manager, Duininck Inc.
(320)-212-9384
crystalswanson@duininck.com