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The Cities of Minneapolis and Columbia Heights are in the process of reconstructing 37th Ave NE between Central Ave and Stinson Blvd, and 37th Pl NE between 37th Ave NE and Stinson Blvd.
The project includes complete replacement of the street infrastructure including curb and gutter, roadway pavement, driveway aprons and sidewalk. New medians will be installed at key intersections to provide better access to a new shared-use trail on the north side of 37th Ave NE. This project also features wide boulevards on both the north and south side of the street. Boulevards will feature green storm water infrastructure to help capture and treat surface water runoff before it is collected in the storm sewer system.
CONSTRUCTION STAGES
The reconstruction has two stages and two phases in each stage. However, with different conditions and unknown circumstances the stages orders might change.
Stage 1: Phase 1 (Johnson to Stinson Blvd. - The north side of 37th Ave NE/ westbound)
(37th Place - 37th Ave NE to Stinson Blvd)
Phase 2 (Johnson St to Stinson Blvd. - The south side of 37th/ eastbound)
Stage 2: Phase 1 (Johnson St to Central Ave - The north side of 37th Ave NE/ westbound)
Phase 2 (Johnson St to Central Ave - The south side of 37th Ave NE/eastbound)
MAJOR ACTIVITES IN THIS WEEK
- The utility manholes raised to the final grade -Central Ave. to Johnson Street.
- The final asphalt pavement layer installation completed. - Central Ave. to Johnson Street.
- Pavement patching behind the driveway aprons completed. Stage 2 phase 2 Central Ave to Johnson Street.
- The final asphalt pavement layer installation completed. 37th PL.
- Pavement marking (railroad crossing, left and right turn arrows and the crossing stop bars have been installed - Johnson, Hart Blvd and Stinson Blvd intersections.
- The construction of the last retaining wall by Polk street has began. Stage 2 phase 1
- Boulevard topsoil installation and restoration behind the sidewalk - throughout the project.
- Trees and plants installed - Johnson St to Stinson Blvd including the 37th PL
- Electrical work : Signal system interconnect, street lighting conduit system, and Central Ave intersection median signal base installed. Central Ave to Johnson Street.
 Trees and GSI plants installed between Johnson St and Stinson Blvd including 37th Pl
 The final wear of asphalt pavement between Central Ave and Johnson St
 Pavement marking between Johnson St and Stinson Blvd
 The foundation of the retaining wall be Polk St
 Restoration and ground stablizing behind the new sidewalk areas.
There will be some construction activities on Saturday November 18, 2023
MAJOR ACTIVITIES FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK:
- Pavement joints saw & seal and traffic signs- Central Ave to Stinson Blvd.
- Stripping and pavement marking - Central Ave to Johnson Street and 37th Place
- The retaining wall by Polk St will be installed. Stage 2 phase 1
- Restoration work behind the sidewalk, boulevard seeding/stabilizing and install trees will continue - 37th PL and Johnson to Stinson.
TRAFFIC IMPACT
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Central intersection - Due to the traffic signal work at the intersection the Central median, the lane restriction will continue. The northbound left lane and the southbound left turn lane will be closed by the median.
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Between Central Ave and Johnson St
- One Way - Eastbound. This one way eastbound one way traffic is on the north side of 37th Ave. The south side of 37th will remains closed till the patching work completed. However, due the wall work by the Polk Ave NE, there may be a traffic lane shift. Please pay attention to the temp traffic signs and devices.
- The side streets (on Minneapolis side) may not have access to 37th Ave NE till the patching work completed. Please consider taking alternate routes. We will do our best to maintain the driveways for residents and businesses who only have access through 37th or difficult to get alternate access route.
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At Johnson Intersection
- North / Southbound opened to traffic .
- No westbound access.
- Eastbound is open to traffic through the north side of 37th Ave. Follow the 'One way' signs.
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Between Johnson St and Stinson Blvd.
- One Way - Eastbound. The one way eastbound traffic on the north side of 37th Ave. The south side of 37th will remain close except for those residents and businesses who only have access through 37th or difficult to get alternate access route.
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Hayes street NE -No access to 37th from Hollywood Ave NE. Use Johnson St intersection to access 37th eastbound. However, once the job trailer removed by next week, it will be open to local traffic.
- 37th eastbound is accessible from Hayes Southbound/ 39th Ave NE.
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Hollywood Ave NE - Will be accessible to 37th Ave NE eastbound next week.
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Hart Blvd: 37th eastbound is accessible from Hart Blvd.
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Stinson intersection
- The intersection paving work is completed. The intersection is open to traffic. However, the west bound traffic to 37th Ave will remain closed.
- 40th Ave NE is the general traffic detour route, which connect Stinson Blvd and 37th Ave NE through Central Ave NE or vice versa. This detour will also serve as a detour during the Stinson intersection work.
- All local residents and business accesses will be maintained.
WEEKLY STAKEHOLDER MEETING
- The project holds a weekly stakeholder meeting every Thursdays between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. using Microsoft Team Meeting Virtually. Please use the link below to join the meeting.
Join the weekly Stakeholder meeting
- The meeting will helps us to give you more detail information about the work progress update weekly bases and to have discussion on any concerns or question you have about the project. Please send me an email or give me a call if you have difficulty using the link above. If no one joins the meeting within 10 to15 minutes, the meeting will end, but you can still contact us via phone or email.
For more information about the project and on how to attend the virtual meeting, please visit the project website link below.
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/37th-ave-ne-reconstruction/
Thank you, and have a nice weekend!
Visit the project website and sign-up for updates:
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/37th-ave-ne-reconstruction
www.37thavene.com/
Contact the project team:
Ayalew Getaneh, Project Manager, 612-499-7557, Ayalew.Getaneh@minneapolismn.gov
Abel Yemer C. Field Inspector, 612-599-0351, Abel.Yemer@minneapolismn.gov
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