Each summer, the City of Oakdale provides weekly construction updates on the annual Street Improvement Program projects. For more information on this year's projects, visit the City of Oakdale Engineering Projects webpage.

Construction has begun on this year’s Street Improvement Project. The contractor has split the project into four areas for coordination and scheduling.

- Area 1:  46th Street N, 47th Street N, 48th Street N and 49th Street N (From Hadley Avenue N to the East) Area 1 Map
- Area 2:  Hadley Avenue N from 40th Street N to 50th Street N Area 2 Map
- Area 3:  Oakdale Nature Preserve Trail Reconstruction Area 3 Map
- Area 4:  North Fire Station Parking Lot Reconstruction Area 4 Map

Improvements on Hadley Avenue N include miscellaneous storm sewer repairs, spot curb and gutter replacement, full asphalt replacement, street light replacement and bike trail reconstruction on the west side of Hadley Avenue N. 

The improvements in the residential areas east of Hadley Avenue N include miscellaneous storm, sanitary and water main repairs, spot curb and gutter replacement, street light replacement and full asphalt pavement replacement. 

Dresel Contracting is the contractor for this project. They have successfully completed many similar local projects. All project work is scheduled to be completed by the end of September.

Current and Planned Work

Area 1: 46th Street N, 47th Street N, 48th Street N and 49th Street N (From Hadley Avenue N to the East)
- Spot curb and gutter removal in the area will be completed this week. Please do not move the survey stakes behind the removed curb and gutter. These are used to provide the location of the curb so the contractor may install it in the proper location.
- The contractor began installing new curb and gutter in the area today. Crews will continue to install new curb and gutter through the end of next week. 
- The street surface is scheduled to be removed the week of June 3. The contractor will grind up the existing road using a reclaimer which will leave a gravel surface that can be driven on immediately afterwards. There will be no on-street parking during the removal process. Residents will be notified prior to work taking place in the area.

Area 2: Hadley Avenue N (40th Street N to 50th Street N)
- Spot utility repairs will begin the week of May 28. Please be mindful of additional traffic control and construction crews while driving through the area. 

Area 3: Oakdale Nature Preserve Trail Reconstruction
- Work is planned to start after July 8.

Area 4: North Fire Station Parking Lot Reconstruction
- Parking lot restoration will begin on the west side of the fire station beginning May 29. Emergency vehicles will have access to the building during this process.

Reminders

As construction progresses, please use caution traveling within the project area. Also, please do not park vehicles on the street from 7 AM to 7 PM within the project area unless instructed to by the contractor to accommodate driveway work. This will help the contractor to work more efficiently and will create a safer work zone. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing patience and cooperation.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to call:
- Mike LaDoux, E.I.T, Project Representative with SEH 651-256-0438
- Brian Bachmeier, P.E., Consulting City Engineer 651-730-2730
- Brad Swanson, Project Manager with SEH 651-490-2142