2026 Street Improvements

The feasibility study for the 2026 Street Improvements Project was presented to the council and accepted on December 15th. The scope of work includes full street reconstruction of the Downtown area and Industrial Street.  The project includes sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer. The cost apportionment, as presented, is consistent with the City Code and past practice for similar projects.

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Project UPDATES:

  • 7/1/26: Pre-construction meeting
  • 7/2/26: 2026 Downtown Reconstruction Notice
  • 7/5/26: Construction is scheduled to begin the week
    • Start the remove asphalt
    • Trash & Recycling Service: Trash and recycling bin should be placed as usual at the end of driveways. Construction crews will ensure the bins are placed in position to be picked up by Republic Services.
    • Private Improvements in Right-of-Way: Please reach out to the construction representative to see if improvements in your yard you have may be impacted by the construction. The property owner is responsible for securing these private improvements and moving them if necessary to allow the project to be constructed.
  • 7/6/26: Construction notice for downtown project
    • Street reclaiming is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, on Main Street, Pioneer Avenue, Delano Avenue, Maple Avenue, and Budd Avenue.
    • Residents and visitors are asked to remove all vehicles from the street by 7:00 a.m. Parking may resume once reclaiming is complete on your street. If work is postponed due to weather, it will be rescheduled for the following day.
  • 7/13/26: Downtown Street Construction update
  • 7/20/26: Street Project Update for the Week of July 20
    • Temporary above-ground water system on Friday, July 17. This temporary system allows crews to safely replace the existing water main while maintaining water service.
    • Sanitary Sewer Replacement Begins the Week of July 20. Starting at the intersection of Main Street East and Budd Avenue and progress westward
    • Drain Tile Installation at Rainbow Park. Construction crews will be installing drain tile near the warming house. Visitors may encounter construction equipment and temporary work areas while the installation is underway.
    • Limited library access. The only access to the library is by traveling south on Budd Avenue from Highway 12. There is no access to the library from the Main Street East and Budd Avenue intersection (traveling north on Budd Avenue).
  • 07/21/26: Planned Water Shutdown on Maple Avenue for Water Main Improvements
    • The City of Maple Plain and Bolton & Menk will be conducting a planned water shutdown, on Thursday July 23rd, to allow crews to replace the water main on Maple Avenue.
    • The shutdown is expected to impact properties in the vicinity of Maple Avenue between Main Street East and Independence Street, where crews will install a new water main connection (wet tap) and a new fire hydrant and gate valve as part of the project.
    • You may notice air in the water lines or temporary discoloration. This is normal after water main work and should clear after flushing your plumbing.
  • 07/27/26: Street Project Update for the Week of July 27
    • Maple Avenue - Crews will install a new water main connection (wet tap), fire hydrant, and gate valve on Maple Avenue between Main Street East and Highway 12.
    • Storm sewer replacement will continue along Main Street East to Maple Avenue.
    • Crews will continue replacing the sanitary sewer and water main on Maple Avenue, with work progressing west through the project area along Main Street to Marsh Avenue.
  • 08/03/26: Street Project Update for the Week of August 3
    • Continuing installation of the sanitary sewer on Main Street between Pioneer Avenue and Maple Avenue.
    • Beginning installation of the storm sewer on Main Street, starting near the Public Works facility and progressing east.
    • Potential water main installation work on Main Street between Maple Avenue and Delano Avenue, as crews and project conditions allow.
  • 08/10/26: Street Project Update for the Week of August 10
    • Continued installation and replacement of the sanitary sewer and water system between Marsh Avenue and Pioneer Avenue.
    • Motorists are encouraged to use Delano Avenue or Maple Avenue as the primary access routes to Main Street while construction is underway.
    • Restricted daytime access may occur on Marsh Avenue and Spring Avenue as crews work within these areas. Residents and visitors should expect changing traffic patterns and temporary access limitations.
  • 08/17/26: Street Project Update for the Week of August 17
    • Water Main Work: Crews will continue water main work on Main Street between Marsh Avenue and Pioneer Avenue.
    • Water Service Connections: Water service connection work is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 17. Properties affected by temporary water service interruptions will be notified as necessary.
    • Storm Sewer Installation: Beginning Tuesday, August 18, crews are scheduled to begin storm sewer installation within the project area.
  • 08/24/26: Street Project Update for the Week of August 24
    • Crews will continue work in the Delano Avenue area, including water main and utility improvements.
    • Residents and motorists should expect construction equipment, temporary closures, and changing access conditions as this work progresses.
    • Storm sewer work is anticipated to begin during the week of August 24.
    • Storm sewer installation is expected to continue through the week of August 31 and into mid-September.
    • Preparations are underway for the Maple & Main development to mobilize beginning August 31, with remediation work anticipated to begin September 3.
    • Temporary parking and construction fencing are being coordinated to maintain access for nearby businesses and services as work progresses.
  • 8/24/26: Construction Update- Highway 12 Temporary Lane Shift
    • Two lanes of traffic will remain open.
    • The center turn lane will be temporarily closed.
    • Traffic-control barrels and signage will guide motorists through the lane shift.
    • Drivers should use caution, reduce speeds, and allow additional travel time when traveling through the construction area.
  • 08/31/26: Construction Update – Week of August 31
    • Water main work on Delano Avenue and Spring Avenue
    • Continued water service connections on Main Street
    • Continued storm sewer installation
    • Seal coating on Gateway Boulevard, Main Street West, Rainbow Avenue, & Oak Street
  • 09/08/26: Construction Update – Week of September 8
    • Xcel Energy will begin to bury electrical lines on Main Street East. Starting at Budd Avenue and going West.
    • MediaCom will be in Maple Plain to conduct work during the weeks of 9/14 & 9/21
    • Continued water main work on Delano Avenue and Spring Avenue
    • Continued and finishing water service connections on Main Street.
    • Continued storm sewer installation and pond basin preparation.
    • Optional Sump Pump Service Connections
  • 09/14/26: Construction Update – Week of September 14
    • Xcel Energy will continue burying electrical lines along Main Street East, working west from Budd Avenue.
    • MediaCom will complete utility work during the weeks of September 14 and September 21.
    • Crews will begin rebuilding downtown streets near the Fire Department and move east along Main Street.
    • Crews will install drain tile at Rainbow Park and rebuild the parking lot. Parking lot paving is expected to begin in early October.
  • 09/21/26: Construction Update – Week of September 21
    • Xcel Energy will bury electrical lines along Main Street East, working west from Budd Avenue starting the week of September 28
    • Frontier & MediaCom will conduct utility work during the weeks of September 21 and September 28.
    • Crews will begin rebuilding downtown streets near the Fire Department and move east along Main Street.
    • Starting on September 21, crews will install drain tile at Rainbow Park and rebuild the parking lot. Parking lot paving is expected to begin in early October.
  • 10/5/26: Construction Update – Week of October 5
    • Xcel Energy will bury electrical lines along Main Street East, working west from Budd Avenue continuing the week of October 5.
    • Frontier & MediaCom will continue utility work during the week of October 5.
    • Crews will continue to rebuild the downtown streets. Crews will continue to move east along Main Street and the side streets. 
    • Crews will pave the parking lot at Rainbow Park mid-October.
  • 10/16/26: Substantial completion of construction
  • 09/27/27: Final completion of street improvements

 

Industrial Street 

Downtown Reconstruction Project

Contact Info

Industrial Street Construction Contact

  • Lauren Schmidt
  • Phone: 651-421-0995
  • Email: lauren.schmidt [at] bolton-menk.com (lauren[dot]schmidt[at]bolton-menk[dot]com)

Downtown Reconstruction Construction Contact

  • Dylan Zellmann
  • Phone: 651-421-4968
  • Email: dylan.zellmann [at] bolton-menk.com (dylan[dot]zellmann[at]bolton-menk[dot]com)

Matt Bauman, P.E.

  • Assistant City Engineer
  • Phone: 612-756-3230
  • Email: matthew.bauman [at] bolton-menk.com (matthew[dot]bauman[at]bolton-menk[dot]com)

 

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