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Rochester Public Works Construction Projects in 2024
STREET PROJECTS • North Broadway Reconstruction - Phase 2 (Spring 2024 to November 2025) Phase 2 of the North Broadway reconstruction project will address the roadway between the Silver Lake Bridge and Elton Hills Drive NW. The new roadway will improve walking, biking, and transit facilities, as well as include safety improvements for drivers. Benefits of the project include turning this section of the corridor into an urban street and creating connections to pedestrian/bike trails along the Zumbro River, Cascade Creek and Silver Lake. • 7th Avenue NW Reconstruction from 7th Street NW to 10th Street NW (May to November 2024) This reconstruction project is driven by the aging underground sanitary sewer and water main that was identified as deficient and in need of replacement. In addition to new pavement, the project will replace aging public utilities (water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer) and bring pedestrian curb ramps into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The existing roadway is also wider than current standards and will be narrowed to help calm traffic. • Willow Ct SW Reconstruction (May to November 2024) The current pavement condition of Willow Court SW from 40th Street SW to the cul-de-sac is beyond repair by conventional street maintenance. In addition to new pavement, the reconstruction project will include the construction of new curb and gutter and storm sewer infrastructure to address areas of localized ponding in rain events. • 4th Ave SW reconstruction from 14th St to 16th St SW (May to November 2024) This reconstruction project is driven by the aging underground sanitary sewer and water main that was identified as deficient and in need of replacement. In addition to new pavement, the project will replace aging public utilities (water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer) and bring pedestrian curb ramps into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. New curb and gutter, as well as catch basins will be constructed to address stormwater issues.
North Broadway Reconstruction Phase 2 for the roadway between the Silver Lake Bridge and Elton Hills Drive NW is currently in progress.
The Rochester Public Works Department has numerous construction projects slated for 2024. This work has many benefits, including keeping the city’s infrastructure in good working condition, replacing infrastructure that has reached the end of its lifespan and improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. The list below highlights large-scale projects; it does not include all construction work that will be conducted by the Public Works Department in 2024. Information about major City projects can be found on the City of Rochester Public Project Dashboard at https://bit.ly/3W84HLR
Residents can keep apprised of travel impacts with the online Construction Impact Map at https://bit.ly/3xEW8hn
Additional projects include annual mill & overlay and chip seal projects (Spring/Summer 2024), sidewalk improvement district (SID) Program (Spring/Summer 2024), 6 Street NW storm relief (May to September 2024), sanitary sewer improvements West Zumbro (May to December 2024).
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