Minnewashta Parkway Improvement Project

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  1. George Bender

    Assistant City Engineer
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    Phone: (952) 227-1164

  2. Danielle Washburn

    Assistant Finance Director
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    Phone: (952) 227-1141

 Overview

This proposed project is planned to be constructed in 2020 and 2021. The project limits within Chanhassen will extend from Hwy. 7 into the City of Victoria and end at West 77th Street. The Cities of Chanhassen and Victoria are coordinating a joint project, with the City of Chanhassen in the lead. The roadway section between West 77th Street and Hwy. 5 was recently improved by MNDot and does not require rehabilitation. Hence, the entire street length between Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 5 will be improved by the end of the project.

The project will include replacement of the water main under the street, and new water service piping from the water main to the curb stop/box near the property lines. Gate valves and hydrants will also be replaced. Sanitary sewer, force main, and stormwater piping system repairs will be made as necessary. Surface water improvements to some of the storm water ponds are also planned. The retaining walls within the public right-of-way will be evaluated and improved as needed. The trails will be reviewed, and accessibility improvements to access the trails will be a project priority. The existing curb and gutter will be reviewed and spot replacements will be done as needed. The existing manhole lids will be replaced to make inflow improvements and adjusted to match the profile of the street height. A geotechnical evaluation has been performed and some soil corrections will be made. Drain tile will be added to improve the drainage of the street section.

With the completion of the plans, it was decided that the project will take place over two years. Due to the extent of the improvements and to provide reasonable access to the area, the project will be divided into two phases. The first phase will be the southern half and take place in 2020, and the second phase will cover the northern half in 2021. The project was able to justify to MnDOT that a temporary signal light at the intersection with Hwy 5 is warranted in 2021, to assist with the additional traffic that will be directed to the intersection.

Project Updates

 

September 24, 2020

This week: Concrete curb and gutter and pedestrian ramps are being installed in section 1.  Hydrant installation and pipe bursting towards Red Cedar Point Road is the focus of the work in section 2.

Next week:  Crews will be backfilling curb and gutter in section 1.  In section 2, concrete curb and gutter removal and pedestrian ramp removal will be taking place.  Crews will also be completing a water test in section 2.  And there will be prep work in section 3, as crews will be working on gate valve installation at Kings Road and setting up temporary water.

For the residents living from Lakeridge Road south along the parkway, please continue to utilize HWY #5.  Residents north of Minnewashta Court, please utilize HWY #7.  Buses have the right of way at all times.


September 17, 2020

Communication services have been repaired and things should be back to normal.  Thank you for your patience.

Next week, asphalt and concrete removals will take place in southern end of section 2 along with work being done on the storm sewer and sanitary sewer. Concrete placement in section 1 will occur midweek. The last two pipe bursts in section 2 will be completed and then crews will proceed with water testing on that section.  Preparations for section 3 valve installations will take place and any affected properties will be notified directly.  Please use caution when driving through the project. 

September 17, 2020

An unmarked communication service line was impacted by construction activities as part of the Minnewashta Pkwy project a short time ago and there may be service outages as a result.  The utility company has been notified and they are dispatching a repair crew.  Service should resume within the next several hours. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  

Related Resources


Project Maps


  • Minnewashta Parkway Project Layout  -This map shows the proposed project improvements.
  • Construction Phasing Layout  -This map shows the proposed construction phasing for the project.
  • Hwy 7 Eastbound Detour  -This map shows the MnDOT Hwy 7 project which is not directly associated with any City of Chanhassen project, but the project construction will occur concurrently with the Minnewashta Parkway construction in 2020.

Assessment Practice


The City of Chanhassen's Assessment Practice is intended to provide direction to City Staff in preparation of assessment ro​lls for public improvements, to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all properties within the City of Chanhassen.  

Feasibility Study


To see the final report on the feasibility study for the Minnewashta Parkway Project click HERE.

Arboretum Area Transportation Plan


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Project Schedule​


Neighborhood Open House July 30, 2019
Accept Feasibility Report/Call Public Hearing              October 14, 2019              
Public Hearing October 28, 2019
Approve Plans & Specifications/Authorize Bidding February 10, 2020
Bid Openings March 6, 2020
Neighborhood Meeting March 24, 2020 -CANCELED
Assessment Hearing/Award Contract April 27, 2020 
Start Construction Phase 1 (West 77th St. to Kings Rd) -Including Sections
      *Section 1 - West 77th St. to Lakeridge Rd
      *Section 2 - Lakeridge Rd to Red Cedar Point Rd
      *Section 3 - Red Cedar Point Rd to Kings Rd
Start Construction Phase 2 (Kings Rd to Hwy 7)		 May 2020 - October 2020



May 2021 - October 2021
 Substantial Completion October 2021
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