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.

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.  
Assessment Map  -This maps show which properties are proposed to be assessed for the Minnewashta Parkway Project.
Assessment Calculation Exhibit  -This exhibit shows how the assessment amount was calculated.

Feasibility Study

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

Project Updates

March 19, 2020
The March 24th Neighborhood Meeting has been Canceled due to the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Please check the Related Resources section above see the information that was to be presented at that meeting.

March 16, 2020
The March 24th Neighborhood Meeting has been Canceled due to the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The City will notify residents when the meeting can be rescheduled.

March 13, 2020

A Neighborhood Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 from
4:30 - 6:00pm.  The meeting will take place at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd.  No formal presentation is planned.  Please stop by at any time.  This meeting will allow the public to view the planned improvements and get answers to any questions they may have about the project.