Project Area Map (PDF)

Project Overview

The project includes lining and rehabilitation via both open-cut and trenchless technology construction methods of four sanitary sewer trunk mains that cross beneath Interstate 494. These improvements will aid in reduction of inflow and infiltration (I&I) of groundwater into the sanitary sewer system, as well as reduce annual maintenance costs and extend the life of the pipe assets.

Anticipated Schedule

Construction: spring - winter 2024

Additional Information

• Project Survey Notification Letter - Letter sent to property owners to provide notification of the upcoming proposed utilities project
• Project Survey Notification Letter - Letter sent to property owners adjacent to the 2024 Street Rehabilitation project to provide notification of the upcoming proposed utilities project

Contact

Abbie Browen, Public Works Operations Manager
Plymouth Maintenance Facility | 14900 23rd Ave. N. | Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
P 763-509-5993 | abrowen@plymouthmn.gov 

 

Project Area Map (PDF)

Project Overview 

The city has identified a need to rehabilitate the existing 16” water main along Old Rockford Road between Peony Lane N and Dunkirk Lane N. The proposed rehabilitation is mainly trenchless and will involve completing work from a series of access pits along the roadway. This process will help minimize construction time and impacts to properties adjacent to the roadway. 

The project will require a shutdown of the water main for the duration of the work; however, service will be provided by a secondary source and customers can utilize water as normal with no restrictions or loss of service during the project.

Anticipated Schedule

Construction: June 6 - September 3
(Construction cannot start until schools are out for the summer.)

 

Project Update-August 22, 2024

Please note, all dates are weather dependent and subject to change.

 See the attached map defining the traffic control plans for the final portions of work in Phase 2. 

Phase 1

The week of August 12th, the contractor completed asphalt paving and opened westbound traffic from Peony Lane to Holly Lane.

 Phase 2

The week of August 19^th, the contractor is completing the watermain lining for Phase 2 from Holly Lane to Dunkirk Lane. Final utility work at the Holly Lane intersection began August 22^nd. This intersection will be closed for the duration of this work (approximately 8/22 and part of 8/23) for the safety of the contractor. Traffic will be temporarily routed to 45^th Ave N and Dunkirk Lane while this intersection is closed. Holly Lane and Dunkirk Lane intersections will both be open over the weekend.

 On Tuesday, August 27^th at 9 am, the contractor will close the Holly Lane intersection for the first lift of paving. It is estimated that the first lift will be installed and cooled by Wednesday morning. Then, Dunkirk Lane will be closed for the first lift of paving on Wednesday morning. The two intersections will be closed/reopened for another short duration Wednesday and Thursday to install the final pavement lift. Paving is anticipated to be complete by Thursday August 28^th. At any given time at least one intersection will be open.

 The contractor is diligently working to have the entire length of Old Rockford Road open westbound by the contract deadline of August 30^th.
View Traffic Control Map Phase 2 (PDF)

Project Update-August 7, 2024

 Please note, all dates are weather dependent and subject to change.

 See the attached map defining the revised traffic control plans for the transition of Phase 1 to Phase 2. Westbound Old Rockford Road from Peony Lane to Dunkirk Lane will be closed until August 14^th as the contractor works on transitioning between phases. The original opening of Old Rockford Road from Peony Lane to Holly Lane scheduled for August 7^th has been postponed due to weather.

 Phase 1

The week of August 12th, the contractor is scheduled to complete asphalt paving and open westbound traffic from Peony Lane to Holly Lane. The first layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for installation on August 12^th.

 Phase 2

The week of August 12^th, the contractor is completing the watermain lining for Phase 2 from Holly Lane to Dunkirk Lane.
View Traffic Control Map (PDF)

 

Project Update-July 30, 2024

Please note, all dates are weather dependent and subject to change.

 See the attached map defining traffic control plans for the transition of Phase 1 to Phase 2. Westbound Old Rockford Road from Peony Lane to Dunkirk Lane will be closed until August 7^th as the contractor works on transitioning between phases.

 Phase 1

The week of July 29, the contractor is backfilling excavation pits and preparing for the first layer of asphalt, which is tentatively scheduled for August 2.

 Phase 2

The week of July 29, the contractor is completing valve replacement work at the intersections of Fountain Lane and Old Rockford Road and Dunkirk Lane and Old Rockford Road. Additionally, a valve installation on Dunkirk Lane between 43^rd Avenue N and 42^nd Place N will close Dunkirk Lane temporarily for two days. This valve installation is scheduled for July 31 and August 1.
View Phase 1 to Phase 2 Traffic Control Map (PDF)

 

Additional Information

Throughout duration of the project, Old Rockford Road from Peony Lane N to Dunkirk Lane N will be limited to eastbound traffic. The northbound lane of the Jewel Lane intersection will remain closed during Phase 1,  and the northbound lane of the Dunkirk Lane intersection will remain closed during Phase 2 of the project.

View construction phasing and detour plans (PDF)

Contact 

Abbie Browen, Public Works Operations Manager
Plymouth Maintenance Facility | 14900 23rd Avenue N | Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
P 763-509-5993 | abrowen@plymouthmn.gov