Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Open House #3 – Thursday, February 29th, 2024

Open House #3 for Nicollet Ave was held at the Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursday, February 29th. Project staff presented three layout options for bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the corridor, as well as multiple design concepts for intersections along the corridor. If you were unable to attend, there is a Virtual Open House where feedback will be collected for several weeks after the open house date.

2023 End of Season 65th Street Reconstruction Project Update

• As of November 22^nd, all utility work and major roadway work is completed for the project. Traffic is open for all roads that were previously impacted by the project.
• The lighting contractor will continue to tweak and resolve any lighting issues on the project.
• While the project is substantially completed, there are some outstanding items that will need to be addressed in the spring time. This includes but is not limited to landscaping, irrigation repairs, and striping of some lanes and crosswalks throughout the project site.
• Despite several unanticipated challenges throughout the project, the City would like to thank its residents and business owners for their cooperation and patience over the course of this project. We hope you enjoy the new road and infrastructure!

77th St/Lyndale Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Improvements

October 23rd, 2023 update:

• The electrical contractor has finished the new signal system and is operational.
• The removal of the old signal system has been completed.
• Concrete work on the west side of the intersection is complete.
• All that is remaining is the restoration and final punch list work.

Project background:

• The 77^th St./Lyndale Avenue intersection is being reconstructed in preparation for the I-494 Project 1 reconstruction project.
• This intersection will be getting all new traffic signal equipment including signal mast arms, control devices, and supporting infrastructure.
• The work will also include updating the pedestrian curb ramps to the latest ADA standards and removing the eastbound “free right” turn island to provide for improved safety.
• In addition, a GPS time clock will be added at Lyndale Avenue South and 76th Street to provide signal coordination between 76th and 77th Streets to improve traffic flow through the area
• Please contact Richfield Civil Engineer Jake Whipple with any questions at 612-861-9349 or jwhipple@richfieldmn.gov.