Pavement Removals, Sewer Line Replacement: Penn Avenue Reconstruction Update

The reconstruction of Penn Avenue in Southwest Minneapolis is well underway.

Meyer Contracting crews completed pavement removals between 56th and 60th streets this week, and are now working on storm sewers. In addition, CenterPoint Energy is working on gas services between those streets.

The first phase of road reconstruction began April 10. Penn Avenue is closed thru traffic between West 54th and 60th streets. However, all east/west cross-streets, including 60th and 54th streets, are open. In addition, businesses are also open through the construction.

According to the project's webpage, the project includes the removal and replacement of the pavement, curb and gutter, driveway aprons, and storm drain inlets, as well as signal upgrades. The project is expected to take the entirety of the 2013 construction season.

For Richfield residents who routinely use that roadway, the following update was sent out by public works in an e-newsletter:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Starting the week of May 13:

CenterPoint Energy will continue their gas main replacement. It is anticipated that within the next week or so CenterPoint will be working in the SE quadrant of Penn Ave and 54th St W. During this time traffic will be maintained in both directions but expect delays.

Meyer Contracting will continue pavement removals and storm sewer installation north of 60th Street W.

The Minneapolis Water Department, in conjunction with Meyer Contracting will be relocating some hydrants on the 5800 and 5900 blocks. This work will require a brief shut down of the water main (approximately 6 hours during the day). Notices will be distributed to alert impacted residents of the shutdown.

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Related articles:

• Penn Avenue Remains Closed to Through Traffic in Southwest Minneapolis
• Road Closure Continues as Penn in Southwest Minneapolis is Reconstructed
• Resconstruction of Penn Avenue in Southwest Minneapolis Begins Wednesday

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