Project Details
Description
Residential streets in the Fourth-Howard area will be resurfaced in 2024 and 2025 through a process called mill and overlay to create a smoother roadway surface. Crews grind off the top layer of roadway, then replace it with a new layer of bituminous (asphalt) pavement.
As part of this project, additional pedestrian improvements will be made in some areas. Improvements will include the installation of ADA-compliant ramps to improve accessibility.
Locations
- 2024 Phase 1: Bounded by Old Hudson Road, Minnehaha Avenue, White Bear Avenue, and Ruth Street
- 2025 Phase 2: Bounded by Old Hudson Road, Minnehaha Avenue, Ruth Street, and McKnight Road
Timeline
Phase 1 - Summer to Fall 2024
Phase 2 - Summer to Fall 2025
Tags
Project Updates 2025
Project Updates 2025
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Construction is anticipated to begin in late August and continue through November 2025
- Streets will have temporary closures or lane restrictions
- Access to driveways will be maintained, although temporary disruptions may occur
- Garbage and recycling collection is expected to remain uninterrupted
Project contacts and information
- For construction, impact, and access questions, contact:
Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 or Brad.mikiska@ci.stpaul.mn.us
- For general project questions, contact:
Project Manager Cheng Xiong at 651-266-6168 or cheng.xiong@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work to improve City of Saint Paul neighborhoods!
Project Updates 2024
Project Updates 2024
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This Week
- Bike symbol markings placed
Anticipated Work Next Week
- No work is anticipated
Neighborhood Notice
- Please refrain from using salt to remove ice on new sidewalks installed this year as that will harm the concrete and increase freeze/thaw cycles
- There have been reports of newly placed sod being stolen along Hazel Street and other locations within the project area. Please call police at 651-767-0640 if you witness any of these thefts.
- Construction is complete except for punchlist items in the spring
- Bike symbol markings placed
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This Week
- Sod placement complete
- Final debris cleanup
- Traffic control removed
Work Anticipated Next Week
- Contractor to continue watering sod (weather permitting)
- Pavement markings/bike symbols to be placed
Neighborhood Notice
- Please refrain from using salt to remove ice on new concrete installed this year as that will harm newly installed concrete and increase freeze/thaw cycles
- Construction is complete except for bike symbols and punchlist items in the spring
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This Week
- Contractor to continue to water sod (weather permitting)
- Finishing pouring concrete sidewalks
- Boulevard restoration with topsoil and sod continued
Anticipated Work Next Week
- Contractor to continue watering sod (weather permitting)
- Final debris cleanup
- Street pavement markings to continue (weather permitting)
- Removal of traffic control
Traffic Impacts
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for construction crews as well as those navigating the construction area
- Please continue to use caution in construction areas
- Little to no impact is expected for trash/recycle collection. Residents may continue to place bins as normal
- All construction is weather permitting
Neighborhood Notice
- Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
- There have been reports of sod/grass being stolen in the project area. Please contact police if you witness these thefts.
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This Week
- Watered sod
- Finishing sidewalk installation
- Boulevard restoration with topsoil and sod
- Pavement striping, weather permitting
Anticipated Work Next Week
- Contractor to continue watering sod
- Final debris cleanup
- Remove traffic and safety signs
Traffic Impacts
- Residents will have access to their neighborhood and driveways
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for construction crews as well as those navigating the construction area
- Please continue to use caution in construction areas
- Little to no impact is expected for trash/recycle collection. Residents may continue to place bins as normal
- All construction is weather permitting
Neighborhood Notice
- Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Watered sod
- Finishing sidewalk installation
- Boulevard restoration with topsoil and sod
- Tree removal on Hazel Street
- Signage placed at various locations
Work Anticipated Next Week
- Continue to water sod
- Boulevard restoration will continue
- Final debris cleanup
- Possible striping on certain streets
Traffic Impacts
- Residents will have access to their neighborhood and driveways
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for construction crews as well as those navigating the construction area
- Please continue to use caution in construction areas
Neighborhood Notice
- Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Watered sod
- Sidewalk removed on Hazel, 4th Street and Fremont
- New concrete sidewalks installed
Next Week
- Continue watering sod
- Continue project restoration
- Debris cleanup
- Possible street striping
Traffic Impacts
- Residents will have access to their neighborhood and driveways
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for construction crews as well as those navigating the construction area
- Please be aware that many of the neighborhood intersections will be under construction as new curb and pedestrian ramps are being installed
- Please continue to use caution
- Please continue to use caution
Neighborhood Notice
- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection - please place receptacles as usual
- Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This week
- Watered sod
Anticipated Work Next Week- Continue watering sod
- Remove remaining marked sidewalk panels
- Begin concrete work mid-week (installing new sidewalk panels)
- Continue project restoration
Traffic Impacts- No Parking signs will be posted on various streets ahead of paving and sidewalk work
- Do not park on streets with posted No Parking signs from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Residents will have access to their neighborhood and driveways
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for construction crews as well as those navigating the construction area
- Please be aware that many of the neighborhood intersections will be under construction as new curb and pedestrian ramps are being installed
- Please continue to use caution
Neighborhood Notice- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection - please place receptacles as usual
- Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Sod was placed on various streets
Next Week
- Sidewalk replacement and restoration work will begin again on October 14th
- Subcontractor to continue watering sod
- Subcontractor might begin striping pavement markings on various streets
Traffic Impacts
- NO PARKING SIGNS will be posted ahead of paving work
- DO NOT PARK ON STREET WITH POSTED SIGNS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:00AM-7:00PM
- Residents will be allowed access to the neighborhood and their driveways
Neighborhood Notice
- We ask that residents do not move traffic control signs or barrels as they have been placed there for everyone's safety and to stop cars from driving through construction area
- Please slow down while driving through construction area
- Little to no impact is expected for trash/recycling collection
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
- Sod was placed on various streets
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This Week
- Will pave Hazel (3rd to Wilson), Van Dyke, (Wilson to 3rd), Conway and Wilson (Hazel to Ruth), Jayne (Conway to Wilson) on Wednesday 9/25 and Thursday 9/26
- Boulevard restoration with sodding on Friday on any area that's ready
NEXT WEEK
- Little to no work will happen
Traffic Impacts
- NO PARKING SIGNS will be posted ahead of paving work
- DO NOT PARK ON STREET WITH POSTED SIGNS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:00AM-7:00PM
- Residents will be allowed access to the neighborhood but there may be times you'll need to wait to get in and out of your driveway
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Please continue to use caution while navigating through construction areas
Neighborhood Notice
- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection - please place receptacles as usual
- Please do not move traffic signs or barrels as they are placed there for everyone's safety
- Show caution and slow down when navigating through the construction areas
- There will be no resurfacing on Hazel Street North between Wilson Avenue and Old Hudson Road
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Removed existing manhole castings and installed new castings
- Continued work on removals of sidewalk and installed new sidewalks
- Adjusted and patched around manholes and gate valves
- Boulevard restoration and topsoil with possible sodding next week
- Paved Fremont, Hazel (3rd Street to Minnehaha), Van Dyke, Luella and Wilson (White Bear to Hazel)
Next Week
- Wednesday 9/25 and Thursday 9/26: paving Van Dyke (Hazel to 3rd Street), Conway, Hazel (Wilson to 3rd Street), Wilson (Hazel to Ruth) and Jayne
- Milling continues Wednesday 9/25
- Continue with boulevard restoration and topsoil
- Continue with concrete work and installing new sidewalk
- Continue with sidewalk removal
Traffic Impacts
- NO PARKING SIGNS will be posted ahead of paving work
- DO NOT PARK ON STREET WITH POSTED SIGNS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:00AM-7:00PM
- Residents will be allowed access to the neighborhood but there may be times you'll need to wait to get in and out of your driveway
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Please continue to use caution while navigating through construction areas
- There is a possibility the contractor may work on Saturday 9/21
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Removed existing manhole castings and installed new castings
- Continued work on removals of sidewalk and installed new sidewalks
- Adjusted and patched around manholes and gate valves
- Boulevard restoration and topsoil with possible sodding next week
Next Week
- Thursday 9/12 and Friday 9/13: paving Margaret, 5th Street and 4th Street
- Friday 9/13 and Monday 9/16: paving Fremont, Hazel (3rd to Minnehaha), Van Dyke, Luella and Wilson (White Bear to Hazel)
- Wednesday 9/25 and Thursday 9/26: paving Conway, Hazel (Wilson to 3rd), Wilson (Hazel to Ruth) and Jayne
- Continue to adjust and install new manhole castings
- Continue with sidewalk removal
- Continue with concrete work and installing new sidewalk
- Continue with boulevard restoration and topsoil
- Monday 9/16: continue with street milling and paving
Traffic Impacts
- NO PARKING SIGNS will be posted ahead of paving work
- DO NOT PARK ON STREET WITH POSTED SIGNS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:00AM-7:00PM
- Residents will be allowed access to the neighborhood but there may be times you'll need to wait to get in and out of your driveway
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Please continue to use caution while navigating through construction areas
Neighborhood Notice
- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection - please place receptacles as usual
- Please do not move traffic signs or barrels as they are placed there for everyone's safety
- Show caution and slow down when navigating through the construction areas
- There will be no resurfacing on Hazel Street North between Wilson Avenue and Old Hudson Road
- There is a possibility the contractor may work on Saturday 9/14
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Removed existing manhole castings and installed new castings
- Removed sidewalk, curb, and pavement at intersections
- Installed pedestrian ramps and curb
- Patched around curb and manhole castings
Next Week
- Continue with removal and installation of new manhole castings
- Continue with removal of sidewalk
- Continue with concrete work installing new sidewalk panels
- Continue patching around new curb and manhole castings
- Topsoil and boulevard restoration
Traffic Impacts
- NO PARKING SIGNS will go up Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday September 11 for milling/paving
- Residents will be allowed access to the neighborhood but there may be times you'll need to wait to get in and out of your driveway
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Please continue to use caution while navigating through construction areas
Neighborhood Notice
- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection - please place receptacles as usual
Tentative Schedule
- August through September: Replace sidewalk panels at various locations
- September: Resurface roadway (mill and overlay) once pedestrian ramp and sidewalk work has been completed
- The contractor plans on working Saturday, September 7
- There will be no resurfacing on Hazel Street North between Wilson Avenue and Old Hudson Road
- Street milling will start Thursday, September 12
- Paving begins Friday, September 13 and continues Monday, September 16
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Continued installing inlet protection in catch basins
- Removed existing manhole castings and installed new castings
- Removed sidewalk, curb, and pavement at intersections
- Patching around curb and manhole castings
- Installed pedestrian ramps and curb
Next Week
- Continue with removal of existing manhole castings and installed new castings
- Continue with removal of sidewalk, curb, and pavement
- Continue with concrete work installing new sidewalk panels and curb
- Continue patching around new curb and manhole castings
Traffic Impacts
- Local traffic will be maintained
- Please:
- Be cautious and aware of construction equipment being operated
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Follow all posted signs
Neighborhood Notice
- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection - please place receptacles as usual
- Tentative Schedule
- August through September: Replace sidewalk panels at various locations
- September: Resurface roadway (mill and overlay) once pedestrian ramp and sidewalk work has been completed
- There will be no work on Labor Day, September 2 in the project area
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Continued installing inlet protection in catch basins
- Continued pavement saw-cutting at intersections
- Began saw-cutting at mid-block sidewalk
- Continued installing traffic control
- Removed sidewalk, curb, and pavement at intersections
Anticipated Work Next Week
- Continue sidewalk saw-cutting
- Continue removals of pavement, curb, and sidewalk
- Begin sidewalk and curb concrete work
- Adjust manholes
Traffic Impacts- Local traffic will be maintained
- Many intersections will be under construction for curb and pedestrian ramp installations
- Please
- Be cautious and aware of construction work crews and construction equipment being operated
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs – they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Follow all posted signs
Neighborhood Notice
- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection – please place receptacles as usual
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)- August through September: Replace sidewalk panels at various locations
- September: Resurface roadway (mill and overlay) once pedestrian ramp and sidewalk work has been completed
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions
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This Week
- Installed inlet protection in catch basins
- Performed pavement saw-cutting at intersections
- Installed traffic control
Anticipated Work Next Week
- Continue pavement saw-cutting
- Begin removals of pavement, curb, and sidewalk
- Begin sidewalk and curb concrete work
Traffic Impacts- Local traffic will be maintained
- Many intersections will be under construction for curb and pedestrian ramp installations
- Please
- Be cautious and aware of construction work crews and construction equipment being operated
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs – they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Follow all posted signs
Neighborhood Notice- Little to no impact is anticipated for trash and recycling collection – please place receptacles as usual
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)- August through September: Replace sidewalk panels at various locations
- September: Resurface roadway (mill and overlay) once pedestrian ramp and sidewalk work has been completed
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questions -
Construction to begin Monday, August 12
Contact Project Inspector Brad Mikiska at 651-448-0115 with questionsWhat’s Happening
- Construction in the Fourth-Howard Phase 1 project area is scheduled to start on Monday, August 12
- Crews will begin work on pedestrian ramp and sidewalk removals
Traffic Impacts
- Local traffic will be maintained
- Please:
- Be cautious and aware of construction equipment being operated
- Do not disrupt traffic control signs - they are an essential safety measure for those navigating the construction area
- Follow all posted signs
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)- August through September: Replace sidewalk panels at various locations
- September: Resurface roadway (mill and overlay) once pedestrian ramp and sidewalk work has been completed
Project Documents
Project Documents
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- Phase 2 Construction is Starting Notice 08-06-2025
- Phase 2 Neighborhood Notice 04-15-2025
- Phase 2 Property Owner Assessment Notification Letter 04-10-2025
- Phase 1 Construction is Starting Notice 07-29-2024
- Phase 1 Property Owner Assessment Notification Letter 06-26-2024
- Phase 1 Neighborhood Notice 04-17-2024
