Site work and paving for a road / highway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Reconstruct Minnetonka Boulevard (CSAH 5) from TH 100 to France Avenue in the City of St. Louis Park. The existing roadway (last reconstructed in 1952) is nearing the end of its useful life and warrants replacement. Routine maintenance activities (such as overlays and crackseals) are no longer cost effective in preserving assets. The existing sidewalk facilities are located immediately adjacent to the roadway; causing a feeling of discomfort for people walking. The curb has experienced settling, diminishing its ability to collect water and define the roadway edge. The corridor also lacks catch basins, relying on the local storm sewer system to properly manage water in the area. Many intersections include ADA accommodations that do not meet current design requirements, causing challenges for persons with limited mobility. Additionally, county staff has received numerous complaints from residents regarding safety due to the 4-lane undivided nature of the roadway. The proposed project would include new assets, including: pavement, curb, storm water structures, sidewalk, and traffic signals. It is anticipated that a 3-lane typical section will be considered in an effort to better facilitate vehicle turning movements and provide traffic calming. Specific pedestrian crossing enhancements (such as curb extensions, raised medians, and crossing beacons), bikeway accommodations, and streetscaping features will also be considered in an effort to benefit people walking and biking. Furthermore, this project presents an opportunity to improve the transition for westbound users as they access Minnetonka Boulevard from West Lake Street. This project will complement the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) Project as it is located within close proximity to the Beltline Boulevard and West Lake Street LRT Stations. Improvements for people walking and biking will improve first/last mile connections for non-motorized users. At this time, it is anticipated that the SWLRT service will begin operation in 2023. As February 16, 2023, this project is currently in the FY 2023 - 2027 CIP. Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction FY 2024. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2024. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.