Owatonna Public Works Buildings

Public Works Update

June 27, 2025

2025 Street & Utility Project

Linn Drive SW/Oakdale Street SW

The 2025 Street & Utility Project was awarded to Wencl Construction. Planned work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change. Any access restrictions will be communicated by the contractor.

Weekly Recap: The contractor has finished all sanitary, watermain, water service, and sanitary service on the project at Linn and Oakdale.

Upcoming Plans: Starting on 6/30, the crews will work on removing material from the intersection of 2nd and Oakdale heading West. If weather permits, they will begin to place new material for the roadway. The crews will then move to the South loop of Linn Dr SW and finish up on the storm sewer.

2025 Street & Utility Project Map.

2025 18th Street SE Trail Extension

Ulland Brothers began construction on a Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail running along the South side of 18th Street SW and the North side of 18th Street SE on June 2nd. 

Weekly Recap: The contractor is continuing to work on removals for the trail Northeast of Cedar Ave. These sidewalks will remain closed until the trail is fully installed. 

Upcoming Plans: Beginning the week of 6/30 the crews plan to move forward with replacing curb and driveway aprons from Linn Dr. SW to Cedar Ave. Weather permitting. 

18th Street SE Trail Extension Map


View the interactive project map to see where work will be taking place this season: Engineering Project Map | Owatonna, MN.

Aerial map showing north straight river trail closure

Wastewater Treatment Facility Retaining Wall 

North Straight River Trail Closure

The existing retaining wall on the northeast side of the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) and adjacent to the North Straight River Trail will be replaced with a Reinforced Soil Slope (RSS) wall. 

Construction of the wall is scheduled to begin on July 7th and will result in the closure of the North Straight River Trail for 6 to 8 weeks.

2025 CIP Overlay

On Monday, June 30, milling will begin on Minekahda Pl Ne. from Crestview thru out the cul-de-sac. On July 7, pave back will begin. 

2025 Overlay

Steve James excavating will begin removal of some of the structure castings on the overlay prep projects. This will not cause full road closures. Crews will be working within the roadway of the 2025 Overlay Prep project areas. Please use caution to provide safe working conditions for the crews. The plan is to have this work completed by the 4th of July holiday.

Child feeding ducks

Stormwater Management

Don’t Feed the Fowl!   

Feeding ducks and geese is often perceived as a harmless and fun activity. However, it actually has negative effects on wildlife, waterfowl and local waterways. While ducks, geese and other waterfowl like eating bread, chips and crackers, it causes them to congregate in high numbers which results in large, concentrated quantities of waste in and along the community’s water resources. Waterfowl waste also soils parks and trails. In addition to the environmental issues, feeding them can cause long-term health problems and other nutritional consequences for the waterfowl and other wildlife as they become overcrowded and dependent on humans for food. Instead of feeding wild ducks and geese, make a trip to a zoo, county fair or wildlife preserve.  

compost site information
Construction season has arrived. slow down exercise caution and pay attention

Construction season has arrived and there are many crews working on or near the roadway. Please SLOW DOWN, exercise caution and pay close attention when approaching any work crews, cones, barricades, etc. Thank you for your patience as the construction season gets underway. Motorist diligence is key in ensuring worker safety.

https://www.owatonna.gov/700/Report-a-Concern

Thank you for your patience as these projects and other miscellaneous tasks are completed. 

Please remember to slow down and remain attentive when approaching work areas.

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