Mississippi River Boulevard Resurfacing

Project Updates

1. September 9, 2022

   This week (September 5-9)

   • Work on driveways at scenic overlooks and parking lots
   • Vehicle access to Hidden Falls is restricted to passenger vehicles only, and access will be only by traveling northbound on Mississippi River Boulevard.
     • The asphalt entrance is being redone as a concrete driveway apron to improve safety.
     • RVs and vehicles with trailers will not be allowed during this work due to the tight turn at the access.
     • It is recommended that people use the boat launch at Lilydale Park.
     • The bike and pedestrian trail will remain open, but will be detoured into the area of the closed southbound lane.
   • All vehicle access to overlooks will be closed to allow concrete work on the entrances and trails. Trails will be open and accessible.
   • Concrete work on curbs, sidewalks and ADA-pedestrian ramps will continue.
   • Traffic control will remain in place until work is completed.
   • Road closure at Montreal Avenue to Magoffin Avenue will remain in place until the work is completed.

   Next week (September 12-16)

   • Vehicle access to Hidden Falls will again be temporarily restricted to passenger vehicles only, and access will be only by traveling northbound on Mississippi River Boulevard.
     • The asphalt entrance is being redone as a concrete driveway apron to improve safety.
     • RVs and vehicles with trailers will not be allowed during this work due to the tight turn at the access.
     • It is recommended that people use the boat launch at Lilydale Park.
     • The bike and pedestrian trail will remain open, but will be detoured into the area of the closed southbound lane.
   • All vehicle access to overlooks will be closed to allow concrete work to cure. Trails will be open and accessible.
   • Traffic control will remain in place until work is completed.

2. September 1, 2022

   This week (August 29-September 2)

   • Completed installation of curb and gutter and asphalt patching of the road
   • Road closure the Ford Parkway bridge has been removed
   • Road closure at Montreal Avenue to Magoffin Avenue will remain in place until the work is completed

   Next week (September 5-9)

   • Work on driveways at scenic overlooks and parking lots will continue
   • Vehicle access to Hidden Falls will be temporarily restricted to passenger vehicles only, and access will be only by traveling northbound on Mississippi River Boulevard.
     • The asphalt entrance is being redone as a concrete driveway apron to improve safety.
     • RVs and vehicles with trailers will not be allowed during this work due to the tight turn at the access.
     • It is recommended that people use the boat launch at Lilydale Park.
     • The bike and pedestrian trail will remain open, but will be detoured into the area of the closed southbound lane.
   • All vehicle access to overlooks will be closed to allow concrete work on the entrances and trails. Trails will be open and accessible.
   • Concrete work on curbs, sidewalks and ADA-pedestrian ramps will continue.
   • Traffic control will remain in place until work is completed.

3. August 25, 2022

   This week (August 22-26)

   • Started pavement removal on Mississippi River Boulevard and Ford Parkway
   • Most of the new curb and sidewalk have been installed

   Next week (August 29-September 2)

   • Starting August 29 through September 2, southbound Mississippi River Boulevard will be closed at Hartford. To access Mississippi River Boulevard during this construction, please take Hartford to Cleveland and turn south on Cleveland to Mississippi River Boulevard.
   • Vehicle access to Hidden Falls will be temporarily restricted to passenger vehicles only, and access will be only by traveling northbound on Mississippi River Boulevard.
     • The asphalt entrance is being redone as a concrete driveway apron to improve safety.
     • RVs and vehicles with trailers will not be allowed during this work due to the tight turn at the access.
     • It is recommended that people use the boat launch at Lilydale Park.
     • The bike and pedestrian trail will remain open, but will be detoured into the area of the closed southbound lane.
   • All vehicle access to overlooks will be closed to allow concrete work on the entrances and trails. Trails will be open and accessible.
   • Concrete work on curbs, sidewalks and ADA-pedestrian ramps will continue.

4. August 19, 2022

   Next Week (August 22-26)

   • Sidewalk and concrete work will resume on Mississippi River Boulevard
   • Starting Monday, August 22, Mississippi River Boulevard will be closed to traffic at Ford Parkway. Please follow posted signs and detours.
   • Mississippi River Boulevard will be closed all week and could be closed into the follow week.

5. August 12, 2022

   Next Week (August 15-19)

   • Removals on Mississippi River Boulevard may start again at the end of the week
   • Traffic control will be set back up

6. July 22, 2022

   This week (July 18-22)

   • Completed the concrete and asphalt work at the intersection of Mississippi River Boulevard and Ford Parkway

   Next week (July 25-29)

   • No work will be done on Mississippi River Boulevard for the next few weeks

7. July 14, 2022

   This week (July 11-15)

   • Started pavement removal on Mississippi River Boulevard and Ford Parkway
   • Most of the new curb and sidewalk have been installed

   Next week (July 18-22)

   • Concrete work will continue on Mississippi River Boulevard and asphalt restoration will be done
   • Road closure on Mississippi River Boulevard and Ford Parkway will remain in place for another couple weeks as intersection improvements continue