Road Work Updates
May 31st, 2023 65th Street Reconstruction Update
- Crews continue their work installing the 8’ x 4’ stormwater box culvert as they progress eastward along 65th St.
- In addition to the work on the box culvert installation, crews will be adding new water main and connecting permanent water services to the neighboring properties.
- Last week, work on the lift station just east of the Richfield Lake Park entrance was completed.
- Construction has shifted further east on 65th St, however, the closure limits remain relatively the same. Please contact Olivia Wycklendt at 612-861-9789 or owycklendt@richfieldmn.gov if you have any questions on how to access a certain property along the project corridor.
- The next bi-weekly neighborhood meeting will be June 1st at 4:00 PM. City Staff will be by the northern driveway of Pizza Luce to talk with residents about the 65th St project.
May 31st, 2023 77th Street Underpass Construction Update
- Curb, gutter, and pedestrian ramps are in the process of being poured along 77th St.
- The base of the roadway has been installed in preparation for paving in the near future
- Crews continue to work on lighting on the east side of the project, particularly near the northbound ramp that leads from westbound 494 to northbound TH 77.
- Irrigation has been officially set up in Washington Park. While the park is open, residents are reminded to not play on the soccer fields just yet so that the turf has the best chance to become fully established.
Nicollet Ave Pedestrian Improvements at 70th & 76th Streets
May 26th, 2023 update: The contractor has completed the 70th and Nicollet concrete removals. Curb has been replaced at all corners. The project is waiting on the electrical contractor to finish their work and Xcel to pull power through to get power to the electrical devices at this intersection. If the sidewalk is inaccessible at this intersection, please use the sidewalk detour to 1st Avenue. 76th is waiting for new electrical equipment, otherwise the concrete portion of the intersection is complete.
Project Background
Each intersection is undergoing construction of pedestrian improvements, including new radius’, lights, push buttons, ped ramps, and curb and gutter.
At 70th, the County is changing the geometry of the NW corner to square the road back up and make the bike lane symmetrical, in addition to a new driveway apron for the adjacent business on 70th.
This is a Hennepin County project and JL Theis is the general contractor and Premier Electric is the electrical contractor.
Safe Routes to School Demonstration Project at STEM/RDLS
The City, in coordination with Richfield Public Schools and MnDOT, installed the temporary demonstration project on 70th Street at Elliot and 12th Avenues as part of Richfield’s Safe Routes to School Program, which is a national initiative to encourage students to walk and bike to school more often. The project is a temporary installation to mimic concrete medians and curb extensions (also known as bump outs) to increase safety and visibility of students walking to and from the STEM and RDLS elementary schools. The demonstration project is scheduled to stay in place until late fall 2023. At that time, the project success will be assessed and a determination to look at installing a more permanent solution will be made.
Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction
The Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction project was completed in Spring 2020. See below for our weekly project update videos.
Check out this awesome time-lapse of the final phase of construction near Lyndale and 66th Street:
Lyndale Reconstruction Podcast – That’s Rich(field) (Episode XXII)
November 14th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update!
November 6th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update!
October 28th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
October 23rd, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
October 16th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
October 9th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
October 2nd, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
September 25th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
September 18th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
September 11th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
September 5th, 2019, Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Video Update
August 28th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
August 22nd, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
August 14th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
August 8th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
July 31st, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
July 24th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
July 19th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
July 10th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
July 2nd, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
June 19th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
June 12th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
June 6th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
May 31st, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
May 22nd, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
May 16th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
May 8th, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
May 2nd, 2019, Lyndale Reconstruction Video Update
Thank you!
From the entire project team, we would like to thank all local businesses, residents and Lyndale Avenue users for your patience and cooperation during the entire project!
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66TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
In 2020, the 66th Street contractor wrapped up loose ends and completed final punch list items along the corridor.
Corridor ready for all users!
While the construction addressed many things you won’t be able to see or instantly appreciate, there are many benefits you will be able to enjoy every day:
- New traffic flow improvements, including roundabouts at Nicollet and Lyndale avenues
- New pavement providing a smoother ride when traveling in a vehicle
- New sidewalks and trails with a boulevard buffer between the road
- New paths to use when bicycling
- New turn lanes in key areas
Thank you!
From the entire project team, we would like to thank all local businesses, residents and 66th Street users for your patience and cooperation during the entire 66th Street project and for this final construction season!