Homes and businesses in the project area will be notified via door hangers and newsletters.  The city will also utilize Facebook and our city notification system to make notifications regarding the project and any updates within the project area.  You can sign up for notifications here.

Construction Progress Update – Week of June 30th:

• The contractor finished sewer and water services along Ash Ave S and 4th St SW.
• The contractor began working on storm sewer along Ash Ave S.
• Private utilities have continued the relocation of their facilities near the project area.
• The contractor continued hooking residents on Broadway Ave S up to the temporary water service.

Planned Construction Schedule Update – Week of July 7th:

• The contractor plans to grind the asphalt pavement Monday, July 7th along Broadway Ave S and 3rd St SE. During this process, the contractor will grade and compact the gravel base to maintain access.
• As soon as Tuesday, July 8^th, the contractor plans to begin curb and driveway removals along Stage 2A. During and after this process, Broadway Ave S will no longer be accessible directly from 2^nd Street (TH 30).
• For the next few weeks, Ash Ave S and Broadway Ave S will not be directly accessible from 2^nd Street (TH 30).  Please use the alternate access route along the alley east of Broadway Ave S to 3^rd St SE. Please see Alternate Route Map linked to the right.
• Private utility companies will continue to relocate their facilities near the project area. If interruptions are expected, the utility companies will communicate these with customers.

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact Sawyer Hander at 507-226-3472 or Drew Weber at 507-469-0306.

Construction Progress Update – Week of June 23^rd:

• The contractor completed the new sanitary sewer main along 4^th St SW.
• The contractor continued to work on the watermain along Ash Ave S.
• The contractor was not able to work on underground utilities the second half of the week due to rain.
• Private utilities have continued the relocation of their facilities near the project area.
• The contractor began connecting residents on Broadway Ave S up to the temporary water service.
• A notification was dropped off to residents on Friday June 27^th explaining the tentative schedule for construction on Broadway Ave S.

Planned Construction Schedule Update – Week of June 30^th:

• The contractor plans to finish any water and sewer main along Ash Ave S and the west end of 4^th St SW.
• The contractor plans to begin water and sewer services along Ash Ave S and 4^th St SW.
• Due to weather, the water shutdown planned for residents along Ash Ave S located south of 4^th St SW has been delayed to Tuesday, July 1^st. A notification will be delivered the day prior to confirm.
• The intersection of Ash Ave S and 4^th St SW will be closed when underground utility work is happening in the intersection. There are closures planned for June 30^th and July 1^st.
• In conjunction with the city’s project, private utility companies will be continuing to relocate their facilities near the project area. If interruptions are expected, the utility companies will communicate these with customers.

Construction Progress Update – Week of June 16^th:

• The contractor finished main line sanitary sewer and began watermain along Ash Ave S.
• Private utilities have continued the relocation of their facilities near the project areas.
• The contractor began setting out a temporary water system along Broadway Ave S on June 20^th. Residents will be notified prior to any switch over or interruptions.

Planned Construction Schedule Update – Week of June 23^rd:

• The contractor plans to continue watermain and work on sewer and water services along Ash Ave S and 4^th St SW.
• There is a water shut down for residents along Ash Ave S that are located south of 4^th St SW tentatively planned for Wednesday, June 25^th. The residents impacted will be notified when the plan is confirmed.
• The intersection of Ash Ave S and 4^th St SW will be closed when underground utility work is happening in the intersection. Those residents being impacted will continue to be notified the day prior to any closure.
• In conjunction with the city’s project, private utility companies will be continuing to relocate their facilities near the project area. If interruptions are expected, the utility companies will communicate these with customers.

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Construction Progress Update – Week of June 9^th:

• The contractor began underground utility work along Ash Ave S working north to south.
• A water shutdown to isolate the Stage 1 watermain was completed and residents in the affected areas have been switched over to temporary water.

Planned Construction Schedule Update – Week of June 16^th:

• The contractor plans to continue underground utility construction along Ash Ave S and also begin utility construction along 4^th St SW.
• An intersection closure of 4^th St SW and Ash Ave S is tentatively planned for Tuesday, June 17^th (weather dependent). Door hangers will be delivered on Monday to confirm the closure.
• In conjunction with the city’s project, private utility companies will be continuing to relocate their facilities near the project area. If interruptions are expected, the utility companies will communicate these with customers.

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Planned Construction Schedule Update-06/09/2025

• If the temporary water test passes, the contractor will begin contacting residents to connect services to the temporary water system.
• The contractor plans to begin underground utility work on Tuesday, June 10th. This work will involve a temporary water shutdown for some residents & a temporary closure of the intersection of Ash Ave S & 4th St SW. Notifications will be delivered to the specific properties affected on Monday, June 9th.
• In conjunction with the city's project, private utility companies will also be relocating their facilities near the project area. If interruptions are expected, the utility companies will communicate these with customers. 

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Construction Progress Update-06/02/2025

• Tree removals have been completed for all stages of the project. Some additional cleanup will occur during the week of June 9th.
• The contractor has completed most of the surface removals of stage 1 construction (Ash Ave S & 4th St SW
• Temporary water has been set out and sampled for testing. 

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