2024 Street Rehabilitation Project

  • Project typePublic Works
  • Project status/phaseConstruction
  • Project scheduleMay-September 2024
  • Project areaLucia Lane, Channel Road, 66th Avenue, Norton Avenue and Buchanan Street

The 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project includes pavement and utility improvements across approximately 1.2 miles of streets in four distinct project areas throughout the City. Street rehabilitation methods will include full-depth reclamation and spot replacement of concrete curb & gutter. Proposed utility improvements in select locations will include replacement of water main, hydrants, and other system appurtenances.

Current Project Updates

October 25, 2024 – This week, the Contractor completed installation of bituminous saw & seal joints on Lucia Lane, Channel Road, 66th Avenue and Norton Avenue. The project is now substantially complete with no remaining major construction activity. Over the coming weeks, the Contractor will be on site intermittently to perform minor work and address items missed during initial construction. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice.(PDF, 185KB)

  • Lucia Lane -- Mississippi Street to 68th Place
  • Channel Road -- from Mississippi Street to 68th Avenue
  • 66th Avenue -- from Pierce Street to Channel Road
  • Norton Avenue -- from Central Avenue to Western Terminus
  • Buchanan Street -- from City Limits to 53rd Avenue

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Past Project Updates

October 18, 2024 – This week, the Contractor installed the second and final layer of bituminous asphalt on Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue. On Saturday, October 19th, the Contractor will reinstall pavement markings on Lucia Lane, Channel Road and Norton Avenue. Next week, the Contractor will reinstall previously salvaged roadway signage and install bituminous saw & seal joints in the new pavement. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 191KB) (PDF).

October 11, 2024 – This week, the Contractor completed boulevard restoration along Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue. Next week, the Contractor will install the final layer of bituminous asphalt along Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice (PDF).

October 4, 2024 – This week, the Contractor reinstalled mailboxes and reinstated permanent mail service to previously impacted properties along Channel Road. Next week, the Contractor will continue boulevard restoration work behind the curb along Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 194KB) (PDF).

September 27, 2024 – This week, the Contractor installed the final layer of bituminous pavement along Norton Avenue and Buchanan Street. The Contractor also installed the first layer of bituminous pavement along Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue. Next week, the Contractor will continue boulevard restoration along Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue and reinstate regular mail service on Channel Road. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 188KB) (PDF).

September 20, 2024 – This week, the Contractor prepared the roadway base for paving along Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue and completed initial boulevard restoration along Norton Avenue and Buchanan Street. Next week, the Contractor will install the first layer of bituminous asphalt on Lucia Lane, Channel Road and 66th Avenue and the final layer of asphalt on Norton Avenue and Buchanan Street. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 189KB)   (PDF).

September 13, 2024 – This week, the Contractor completed spot removal and replacement of concrete curb & gutter along Channel Road and began boulevard restoration along Lucia Lane, Norton Avenue and Buchanan Street. Next week, the Contractor will begin preparing the roadway base along Lucia Lane and Channel Road for paving the week of September 23. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice (PDF).

September 6, 2024 – This week, the Contractor completed reconnection of water services on Channel Road and began excavation and grading for the drainage system west of the Lucia Lane cul-de-sac. Next week, the Contractor will continue roadway preparation on all project streets, including spot removal and replacement of concrete curb & gutter on Channel Road. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 189KB) (PDF).

August 30, 2024 – This week, the Contractor completed watermain replacement work along Channel Road and continued reinstatement of permanent water service to impacted properties The Contractor also milled the upper layer of pavement along Buchanan Street. Next week, the Contractor will continue water service reinstatement along Channel Road and adjust existing surface utilities along Norton Avenue and Buchanan Street in preparation for paving.  For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 189KB) (PDF).

August 23, 2024 - This week, the Contractor completed replacement of the existing watermain along Channel Road from Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) to 66th Avenue and reinstated permanent water services along Channel Road north of 68th Avenue. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 188KB) (PDF)

August 16, 2024 – This week, the Contractor completed watermain replacement work along Channel Road north of 68th Avenue and begin replacement work from Mississippi Street (CSAH 6) to the north. Next week, the Contractor will continue watermain replacement work along Channel Road and begin roadway preparation work along Norton Avenue, Lucia Lane and Buchanan Street. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 191KB) (PDF).

August 9, 2024 – This week, the Contractor continued working on the watermain elements along Channel Road, including the installation of new water gate valves and began the replacement of the watermain along Channel Road between 68th Avenue to the northern terminus. The contractor also completed bituminous road and driveway patching on Buchanan Street. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 199KB) (PDF).

August 2, 2024 – This week, the Contractor began construction activities along Channel Road, Lucia Lane, Buchanan Street and Norton Avenue including pavement reclamation, fire hydrant replacements and installation of concrete curb and gutter.  For a detailed forecast of next week’s construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 199KB) (PDF).

July 19, 2024 – Next week, the Contractor will begin spot removal of concrete curb & gutter, pavement reclamation and fire hydrant replacements along all project streets. For additional information on upcoming construction activities, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 192KB) (PDF).

May 10, 2024 - On April 22, the City of Fridley awarded the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project to North Valley Inc. of Nowthen, MN. Construction activity for the street project is currently anticipated to begin in July, Additional information on construction scheduling to be provided in   June. In advance of the City’s project, Michels Corporation will be performing gas main and service replacement on behalf of CenterPoint Energy along portions of Lucia Lane, Norton Avenue and Buchanan Street. This work is anticipated to begin the week of May 20th and will take approximately two weeks. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 188KB) (PDF).Past project updates will be posted when available. 

July 12, 2024 - On Monday, July 22nd, the City’s Contractor is anticipated to begin construction activity on all project streets. The Contractor will begin with spot removal of existing concrete curb & gutter along all project streets and pavement reclamation along Lucia Lane, Channel Road, 66th Avenue and Norton Avenue. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 190KB) (PDF).

Additional Information

Channel Road Public Meeting

A public meeting was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 to discuss potential traffic calming options that may be implemented along Channel Road in conjunction with the project.

The meeting was an open forum where project residents and property owners were invited to review potential traffic calming options and provide feedback to City staff. Those unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to review the Channel Road Traffic Calming Options presented at the meeting.

Public Hearing on Improvements

A public Hearing on Improvements was held at the December 18th, 2023 City Council meeting where staff presented on the project scope, construction impacts, anticipated schedule and special assessments. Following the presentation and public comment, the City Council approved the development of final plans & specifications and future advertisement for bids. View the presentation presented to the City Council.

Virtual Neighborhood Information Presentation

A virtual neighborhood information presentation was published to the project webpage in September 2023 with information on the project location, proposed improvements, construction overview, and tentative project schedule. Residents located within and adjacent to the project area were invited to view and provide public comment. View the virtual neighborhood information presentation.

 

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