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

 

June 29, 2020

The contractor will not be working today due to the rain, but will continue pipe bursting through the remainder of this week. They will not be working Friday July 3rd or Saturday July 4th. For public safety all traffic control devices and barricades will remain in place and should not be tampered with or moved.

Residents in the Trolls Glen Neighborhood should utilize Highway 5 to access their homes and all others North of West 77th Street should be utilizing Highway 7 to access their properties.  Please use caution when traveling or walking around the work zone.


June 19, 2020

The contractor is still prepping for pipe bursting and testing temporary watermain to assure compliance with City standards for potable water. They anticipate hooking up homes to temporary water next Monday morning (6/22) and all affected residents will be notified directly prior to. Pipe bursting to begin midway through next week and will take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete dependent upon weather and site conditions.

Residents in the Trolls Glen Neighborhood should utilize Highway 5 to access their homes and all others North of West 77th Street should be utilizing Highway 7 to access their properties.  Please use caution when traveling or walking around the work zone.

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.
2020 Special Assessment Changes

Pavement Management Questions/Answers

Feasibility Study

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