2021 North Cedar Streetscape Project and other various Downtown Improvements are underway!
As work continues, you can watch the progress as it takes place via the Downtown Owatonna Live Camera Stream any time by clicking here for the YouTube site or by visiting our 2021 North Cedar Ave Streetscape Project page!
Work This Past Week November 12, 2021
- Within the 300 Block:
- Temporary lights have been installed for use until the new light poles arrive.
- Within the alley:
- Light pole bases were installed.
- Pavement base is being prepared for pavement.
- Within the Pearl Street Intersection:
- Concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, and pedestrian ramps were poured within the bump outs.
- The remaining mainline pavement and the eastern parking lanes were poured.
- The new concrete typically takes between 7 and 14 days before it can be driven on. Please use extra caution while paving is occurring, and do not enter the area until the road is open to traffic.
- Within the 200 Block:
- Portions of the curb and gutter have been placed.
- Planter foundations were completed.
- Sidewalk on the north half of the block was poured, and base is prepared for additional sidewalk pavement to the south.
Upcoming Work
- Within the 300 Block:
- Final base prep and concrete pavement is to occur within the alley.
- Limestone blocks will be placed around the planting beds.
- Pavers will be set within the boulevard.
- Within the 200 Block:
- Temporary bituminous pavement is planned to be placed within the Vine Street intersection due to additional utility work to occur in the spring.
- The contractor is expecting to pave the remaining concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, and parking lanes, then work towards the mainline pavement.
- Continued work to prepare these areas for pavement will include base prep, trimming, and placing forms.
Coordination with businesses will occur during sidewalk construction. If any questions arise, please feel free to ask for the on-site representative to guide travel to specific buildings while work is being performed and the concrete cures.
Please feel welcome to contact Reese Sudtelgte or Anthony Lance of ISG with any questions regarding the project or any other items of concern.
For updates from ISG regarding this project, visit ISG's Project Website, scroll to "Stay Connected" and fill out the form titled "Sign up here for project updates"