Lakeville updates progress on two major road construction projects
The Lakeville City Council heard an update on two significant road construction projects during a July 21 meeting. Assistant City Engineer John Nelson reported that both projects are on track, with completion expected in early to mid-September.
Nelson outlined progress on the 202nd Street and Hamburg Avenue intersection improvement project, which will feature a single-lane roundabout designed to enhance safety at that location. "The roundabout is being constructed due to the need for a safety improvement at the intersection and is necessary to help provide safety throughout the community," Nelson said. The project is targeting a mid-September completion date.
The second major project involves construction along 185th Street, which is progressing on schedule. Work on the eastern portion of the project—between IPava Avenue and Exonia Avenue—has already included utility installation, curb and gutter work, and the first layer of asphalt. Construction crews have now begun work on the western section of the project, between Exonia Avenue and County Road 50. "Construction is proceeding on schedule for that project. We are still targeting a substantial completion date at the beginning of September," Nelson reported.
The IPava intersection along 185th Street has already been reopened to traffic as work continues on other segments. No official votes were taken during the meeting, as this was an informational update rather than a decision-making session. Residents seeking more details about these projects can visit the city's website at lakevillemn.gov.
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Active Road Projects Update
John Nelson, Assistant City Engineer, provided an overview of two significant road projects. The 202nd Street and Hamburg Avenue intersection is being improved with a single-lane roundabout for safety, targeting mid-September completion. The 185th Street construction is progressing on schedule, with the east end's utilities, curb and gutter, and first asphalt course installed, and work commencing on the west end, aiming for an early September substantial completion.
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This will be construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of 202nd Street and Hamburg Avenue.
The roundabout is being constructed due to the need for a safety improvement at the intersection and is necessary to help provide safety throughout the community.
Construction is proceeding on schedule for that project. We are still targeting a substantial completion date at the beginning of September.
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