News By Category: Street Construction Projects
Hwy 55 To Close For Two Weekends In August For Mill And Overlay
August 3, 2021
MnDOT will be closing Hwy 55 two weekends in August to mill and overlay the asphalt pavement. The first closure will be westbound Hwy 55 between Hwy 169 and Hwy 100, starting Fri, Aug 13 at 10 pm until Mon, Aug 16 at 5 am. The second closure will be for eastbound Hwy 55 between Hwy 169 and Hwy 100, starting Fri, Aug 20 at 10 pm until Mon, Aug 23 at 5 am. 
Section Of Laurel Ave To Close July 19-21
July 16, 2021
CenterPoint Energy will close Laurel Ave between Hampshire Ave S and Colorado Ave S Monday July 19 to Wednesday July 21, 7 am-5 pm, (weather permitting) for utility work. Traffic will be detoured to Wayzata Blvd.
Hwy 55 Mill And Overlay/Trail Project Beginning July 12
July 9, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will be starting its Hwy 55 Mill and Overlay/Trail project Mon, July 12.
City’s Mill And Overlay Project Scheduled To Begin June 28
June 25, 2021
City crews will begin this summer’s mill and overlay project June 28, weather permitting. The project is expected to take about two to three weeks to complete, and the project is expected to have minimal impact on traffic and the roadways will remain open throughout the project.
Xcel Energy To Begin Work On Winnetka Ave
June 21, 2021
Xcel Energy will be performing maintenance work on northbound Winnetka Ave north of Golden Valley Rd over the next few weeks. The work will require a shutdown of the eastern most northbound lane on Winnetka Ave. The lane closure will be used periodically over the next few weeks.
Theodore Wirth Pkwy Pavement Replacement Project Starting June 21
June 16, 2021
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is set to begin a pavement replacement project on Theodore Wirth Pkwy the week of June 21. During construction, sections of the Pkwy will be closed to vehicle traffic.
CenterPoint Energy Replacing Natural Gas Lines June 21
June 15, 2021
Starting the week of June 21, CenterPoint Energy will begin replacing natural gas lines on Florida Ave S, south of Laurel Ave, Wayzata Blvd, between Hampshire Ave and Florida Ave S, and Laurel Ave, between Jersey Ave and Florida Ave S.
MnDOT To Begin Prepping Betty Crocker Dr Bridge For Seal Coating
June 3, 2021
Over the next week, MnDOT will be cleaning and seal coating multiple bridges in the area, including Betty Crocker Dr over Hwy 169.
Watch The 2022 Pavement Management Program Open House #2
May 25, 2021
Residents interested in the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) are encouraged to watch the 2022 PMP Open House to learn more about one of the last phases of this 25+ year project.
Multiple Street Projects Expected To Begin This Spring
March 26, 2021
The City’s 2021 Street construction season will feature a few new projects and a few 2020 projects that were delayed due to COVID-19. Here’s what to expect in Golden Valley this year.
