Resurface and Overlay projects

The contractor was able to get started on these projects after last weeks rains. They are completing some storm sewer work on the end of Hengen Street today. The contractor plans to move into Lynn Street on Wednesday, Sept. 18th. They will begin the removal process and access to the homes on Lynn and Becky will be restricted in the next day or two. Please be careful around the construction and plan ahead for access restrictions. Contact City Hall if you have questions about access.

Resurface and Overlay Projects

This year's projects include a resurface of Lynn Street from the dead end to E Interlaken, Burton Lane from N Perimeter to S Perimeter, and the downtown parking lot adjacent to Lake Avenue behind the Human Services building. Additionally, overlays of 4th Street from Prairie to TH 15 and an overlay of the south half of the Day Farm Trail are included in this contract. The overlay of Albion Avenue past Interlaken Golf Course was completed in July. The contractor is expected to begin these projects the week of Labor Day.

Please contact City Hall at 238-9461 if you have questions about these upcoming projects.

Winnebago Avenue Reconstruction

Work is nearing completion on the underground portion of Phase 1. The contractor has the watermain and storm sewer installed and is going to be starting the subgrade excavation on Monday. A couple progress pictures of the pipe installation.

Winnebago Avenue Reconstruction

Winnebago Avenue from TH 15 east to the end of the existing pavement is being reconstructed as part of the City's 2019 Improvement Program. The City's contractor is moving onto the project today. Road closures will be getting set up Thursday with the road being closed at Phase 1 beginning Friday. This project will be completed in phases and the closures and access will be adjusted accordingly. See the traffic control and phasing plans below. Traffic for the industrial park will be directed to 10th Street during the project. The project is expected to continue through November 15th. Updates will be provided on this site as the conditions change. Please contact City Hall directly if you have specific questions.

TH 15 update

Only minor items remain on the TH 15 project. All the signals have been installed. The Adams Avenue signal had an issue with wiring and is scheduled to be fully operational soon. The remaining signals are now operating, including the new flashing yellow arrow turn signals. Check out this website for more information on flashing yellow arrows.

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signals/flashingyellowarrow.html

The pavement markings have been completed and all of the turf establishment is finished. MNDOT will be working with the contractor on final clean-up items and the project will likely be closed out this winter.

2017 Improvements

The majority of projects have wrapped up for the construction season. 10th and 11th Street have been paved and the boulevards have temporary stabilization. The contractor will be back in the spring to sod the boulevards and install the last layer of asphalt pavement.

Cardinal Street has been completed including the addition of sidewalk from Prairie to TH 15 on the north side of the road. Residents in that area may have also noticed new sidewalk from the existing bike trail on Albion heading east to the new Whitetail Ridge Subdivision on south Prairie.

The Day Farm trail has been completed including a new layer of pavement from the parking lot south through the existing ravine. In addition, the old prairie dog exhibit parking lot has been paved. The old prairie dog exhibit is going to be converted to a butterfly and pollinator garden. The Fairmont Exchange Club will be leading that project.

Two of the 2017 projects anticipated for completion had several sub-grade issues during construction and unfortunately were not able to be completed this fall. Camelot Court was paved with the base course, but the final layer of asphalt will not be completed until Spring of 2018. Similarly, the public parking lot (Lot C) at the corner of Park and 3rd was not able to be completely paved due to weak sub-grade soils. This project will be completed in the Spring as well. Accommodations have been made to have the lot open for use through the winter months.

Margaret Street remains an active project and the contractor continues to install underground utilities. The street is still closed to through traffic but access is available from the east end off of TH 15. Next week grading will begin on the west portion of the project and installation of the majority of the underground utilities should get completed. Construction will continue as long as the weather holds out with the intent to get the entire road back to a gravel surface for the winter.

TH 15 Update

Starting late September through late October, Highway 15 motorists can expect traffic signals along the project to be deactivated and become four-way stops as crews work to upgrade or replace the signal systems between Adams Avenue and Goemann Road. The existing signals will be taken down and new signals will be installed on Highway 15 at the intersections of 4th Street, Blue Earth Avenue, Tilden Street, and Adams Avenue. The signals on Highway 15 are being updated to include new lights, flashing yellow arrows and emergency vehicle preemption.

Continuing through mid-October crews will be milling and resurfacing the roadway. Motorists should take extra caution and be on the lookout for changing traffic patterns as there will be additional workers and equipment on the roadway during the milling and paving operations. Drivers can expect lane restrictions and brief traffic delays as crews work to complete the signal, curb, sidewalk and resurfacing work.