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Street Resurfacing Program
Street Resurfacing is a type of street maintenance and a recurring program by the City of Minneapolis. Resurfacing removes the top layer of asphalt pavement on a street and puts on a new layer of asphalt. This extends the life of the street between more expensive fixes. The asphalt pavement resurfacing is intended to last about 10 years.
Learn more about which streets we'll be resurfacing this year, and find answers to commonly asked questions about resurfacing below.
2021 Project Locations
Learn more about each project area below.
26th and 28th St (west of Lyndale)
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
26th St and 28th St, from Hennepin Ave to Lyndale Ave, in uptown Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
53rd Ave N & Webber Park
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
53rd Ave N from Penn Ave N to the river; Webber Park area, in North Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
54th and 57th St E
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
54th St E from 28th Ave S to Hiawatha Ave; 57th St E from 35W to 28th Ave S, in South Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
54th St W & South Burroughs area
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
54th St W from France Ave S to Zenith Ave S and South Burroughs area, in South Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
Aldrich & Ontario Ave N
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
Adrich Ave N and Ontario Ave N, in downtown Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
Franklin Ave W
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
Franklin Ave W from Oliver Ave S to Hennepin Ave, in uptown Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
Phillips South, Powderhorn, and 35th St E
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
Phillips South area, Powderhorn area, and 35th St E from Chicago Ave to Cedar Ave S, in South Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
Walnut St
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
Walnut St, in northeast Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
17th Ave NE & Northeast River Ridge area
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
17th Ave NE from University Ave NE to Monroe St NE, Northeast River Ridge area, in northeast Minneapolis
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 18, 2020
2020 Project Locations
Learn more about each project area below.
1st Ave S
Project Status
Project Type
Asphalt mill and overlay of existing street. Minor amounts of select concrete curb and gutter replacement.
Project Location
1st Ave S from 40th St W to Lake St in South Minneapolis (Lyndale and Kingfield neighborhoods)
Construction Schedule
- Concrete curb and gutter replacement is complete.
- Asphalt milling scheduled week of September 17th.
- Asphalt paving scheduled the week of September 21st.
- Project was completed September 23, 2020.
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured to through traffic during asphalt milling and paving.
The recommended detour route for this project is along Nicollet Ave.
Recommended detour route
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated September 25, 2020
19th Ave S
Project Status
Project Location
19th Ave S, 4th St S, and 20th Ave S in the Cedar-Riverside area
Construction Updates
Milling and paving on 4th St S and 20th Ave S were completed on August 22, 2019.
Asphalt mill and overlay work on 19th Ave S between Riverside Ave and Washington Ave S was completed on May 19, 2020.
Bridge approach panel work began on May 20, 2020.
Traffic Impacts
19th Ave S will be closed to thru traffic and detoured beginning May 20, 2020 for bridge work.
Detour
Project Contact
Christopher Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated December 31, 2020
3rd Ave S and Clinton Residential
Project Status
Project Location
3rd Ave S and Clinton residential neighborhood in South Minneapolis (Stevens Square, Loring Heights, and Whittier neighborhoods)
Construction Schedule
- Concrete curb and gutter replacement is in progress.
- Asphalt milling begins the week of September 23rd.
- Asphalt paving begins the week of September 28th.
- This project was completed on October 6, 2020.
Traffic Impacts
Short term intermittent closures and detours will take place as work progresses on the project.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 6, 2020
37th Ave NE
Project Status
Project Location
37th Ave NE in Northeast Minneapolis (Columbia neighborhood)
Construction Schedule
This project was completed on August 6, 2020.
Concrete curb and gutter replacement is complete.
Asphalt mill and overlay work starts on August 3, 2020. 37th Ave NE will be closed to thru traffic and detoured while this work is taking place.
Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed to thru traffic and detoured during asphalt milling and paving operations during the week of August 3rd 2020.
All closures are weather permitting and subject to change.
Recommended detour route
The recommended detour route during 37th Ave NE construction is along 40th Ave NE.
Project Contact
Chris DeDene, primary contact; [email protected] or 612-673-2823
Last updated August 10, 2020
4th St NE and Edison Residential
Project Status
Project Location
4th St NE and Edison residential neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis (Holland, Logan Park, and Sheridan neighborhoods)
A section of the Edison area will be delayed to 2021. Read about the delay in this Resurfacing Delay Request Letter.
Construction Schedule
4th St NE: Project was completed on April 29, 2020.
Edison area: All of the 2020 work in the Edison area is complete.
Traffic Impacts
4th St NE: Project was completed on April 29, 2020.
Edison area: All of the 2020 work in the Edison area is expected to be complete in early September.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Progress
Fresh asphalt on the completed 4th St NE section
Last updated September 11, 2020
4th St SE
Project Status
Project location
4th St SE in Southeast Minneapolis (Prospect Park neighborhood)
Construction Type
Bituminous mill and overlay with select concrete replacement
Construction Schedule
Project was completed on May 20, 2020.
Minor amounts of concrete curb and gutter replacement are scheduled to begin May 12, 2020.
Asphalt mill and overlay is scheduled to begin May 19, 2020.
Traffic Impacts
Short term intermittent road closures during asphalt milling and paving
Private utility work is taking place on this project ahead of street resurfacing
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated May 21, 2020
Dorman South Residential
Project Status
Project Location
Dorman South residential neighborhood in South Minneapolis (Longfellow and Cooper neighborhoods)
Construction Type
Bituminous mill and overlay with select curb and gutter replacement
Construction Schedule
This project was completed on June 24, 2020.
Traffic Impacts
Temporary short term road closures will occur as asphalt mill and overlay work proceeds across the project, starting June 1, 2020.
Private utility work is complete.
Project Contact
Christopher Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated July 1, 2020
Fuller South Residential
Project Status
Project Location
Fuller South residential neighborhood in South Minneapolis (Tangletown neighborhood)
Construction Schedule
This project began on June 22, 2020.
Asphalt milling and paving begins the week of July 20, 2020.
Project was completed on August 3, 2020.
Traffic Impacts
Short term intermittent road closures will occur on this project during the asphalt milling and paving operations on the project.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated August 4, 2020
Godward St NE
Project Status
Project Location
Godward St NE in Northeast Minneapolis (Mid-City Industrial neighborhood)
Construction Schedule
Project was completed on April 22, 2020.
Concrete Curb and Gutter / Driveway replacement begins April 3, 2020
Bituminous mill and overlay starts April 20, 2020Traffic Impacts
The road will be closed and detoured Starting April 20
Progress
Mill and overlay is underway on Godward St NE.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated April 23, 2020
North Loop Area
Project Status
Location
North Loop Area in Downtown Minneapolis
Construction type
Bituminous mill and overlay with select curb and gutter replacement
Schedule
- 2020 resurfacing work is complete on this project.
- Concrete curb and gutter replacement in progress
- Asphalt milling and paving is scheduled for the week of September 21st.
- Asphalt Paving on 4th Street North between 10th and 5th Avenue North has been postponed due to rain. The work has been rescheduled for Monday September 28th.
- Asphalt Paving on 8th Av N and 1st St N is scheduled for Friday Sept 25.
Traffic Impacts
Short term intermittent closures and detours will take place as work progresses on this project
Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated September 28, 2020
Rollins, 17th and Elm St SE
Project Status
Project location
Rollins, 17th and Elms St SE between 15th Ave SE and 24th Ave S
Construction type
Bituminous mill and overlay with select concrete curb replacement
Construction schedule
Curb replacement will start in late June after private utility work is complete.
Asphalt milling and paving will take place after the concrete curb replacement is completed.
Project fully completed July 23, 2020.
Traffic impacts
Lane shifts will occur when concrete curb and gutter is replaced on the project.
The road will be closed to thru traffic and detoured during asphalt milling and paving operations during the week of July 20, 2020.
All closures are weather permitting and subject to change.
Private utility work is taking place ahead of the city working on this project.
Recommended detour route
Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated July 23, 2020
South Phillips Residential
Project Status
Project Location
South Phillips residential neighborhood in South Minneapolis (Midtown Phillips and East Phillips neighborhoods)
Construction Schedule
- Resurfacing work east of Bloomington Ave is completed.
- Asphalt milling and paving west of Bloomington Ave is completed.
- Asphalt paving west of Bloomington Ave was completed on November 13, 2020.
Traffic Impacts
Short term intermittent road closures will occur on this project during the asphalt milling and asphalt paving.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated November 13, 2020
Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Project Status
Project location
Phase 1: Theodore Wirth Parkway from Golden Valley Road to 29th Ave N (Completed)
Phase 2: Theodore Wirth Parkway between the Clubhouse parking lot and the Trailhead (Completed)
Construction type
Heavy Bituminous mill and overlay with soil correction
Construction schedule
- Work on Phase 1 of the project between Golden Valley Road and 29th is completed.
- Work on Phase 2 of the project started October 5 between Wirth Golf Club House and the Trailhead is completed.
Traffic impacts
Beginning on October 5, access to the Trailhead and Golf Clubhouse parking lots is being maintained from opposite directions (Hwy 55 for Trailhead and Golden Valley Rd for Clubhouse); there is no vehicle access from Plymouth Ave to Theodore Wirth Parkway during the second phase of construction.
2020 project phases and detour routes
Detour routes will be posted during construction. The posted detour for Phase 1 was along Penn Ave N.
The posted detour for Phase 2 will also be along Penn Ave N.
Contact
Chris Trembath, Supervisor Engineering Technician; [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 20, 2020
2019 Project Locations
Learn more about each project area below.
Jordan West and Willard South
Project Status
Project Location
Jordan West and Willard South neighborhoods in North Minneapolis
Construction Schedule
Asphalt milling was completed on October 9, 2019.
Duration of Construction
Construction will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
Meetings
TBD
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
South Hay
Project Status
Project Location
South Hay neighborhood in North Minneapolis
Construction Schedule
May 2019 (postponed from 2018)
Project was completed on May 6, 2019.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
Crystal Lake Area
Project Status
Project Location
Crystal Lake neighborhood area in North Minneapolis
Construction Updates
Curb and gutter work is complete. Asphalt milling is complete.
Asphalt paving work is estimated to be completed the week of October 21, 2019.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 21, 2019
E Lake Calhoun Pkwy
Project Status
Project Location
E Lake Calhoun Pkwy, along the east side of Bde Maka Ska between 36th St W and Lake St W
Construction Schedule
Construction will begin on April 15, 2019.
Project was completed on May 7.
Type of Construction
Full depth asphalt mill and overlay, preceded by minor amount of curb and gutter replacement and replacement of miscellaneous concrete structures
Traffic Impacts
Parkway will be closed and detoured for duration of project.
Duration of Construction
3 weeks
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
Evergreen Dr
Project Status
Project Location
Evergreen Dr, from 23rd to 25th Ave S
Construction Start Date
Construction began on May 14, 2019
Duration of Construction
Curb and gutter work began May 14, 2019, and the project will complete in approximately 2 weeks.
Asphalt milling is scheduled for May 28; asphalt paving will follow.
Project was completed on May 30, 2019.
Project Photos
Evergreen Dr Resurfacing was completed on May 30, 2019.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
Grand St NE
Project Status
Project Location
Grand St NE from Lowry Ave NE to 31st Ave NE
Construction Updates
Curb and gutter work, asphalt milling and paving are complete.
Project was completed on September 24, 2019.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
Kingfield Area
Project Status
Project Location
Kingfield Neighborhood in Southwest Minneapolis
Construction Start Date
April 23, 2019
Type of Construction
Asphalt mill and overlay, replacement of minor amounts of concrete curb and gutter and other miscellaneous concrete structures
Construction Updates
Asphalt milling and paving north of 43rd St W is complete.
Asphalt milling and paving south of 43rd St W starts May 29, 2019. Waiting for private utility work to conclude in some areas before asphalt can be placed.
The City of Minneapolis will take about 4-5 weeks to complete the entire project. Periodic closures for 2 days in front of your residence. Private Utility companies will have extensive work to do on this project prior to the City of Minneapolis resurfacing the streets.
Project was completed on June 20, 2019.
Meetings
Pre-Public Hearing
February 13, 2019 at 6pm
Martin Luther King Recreational Center
Public Hearing
February 19, 2019
City Hall
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
Monroe St NE
Project Status
Project Location
Monroe St NE from Broadway St NE to Lowry Ave NE
Construction Updates
Concrete curb and gutter replacement is complete.
Asphalt milling and paving were completed on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
Pennhurst Area
Project Status
Project Location
Pennhurst neighborhood in Southwest Minneapolis
Construction Updates
Asphalt milling starts on October 21, 2019 with asphalt paving to follow.
Concrete curb and gutter replacement began Friday, September 20, 2019.
Asphalt milling and paving is expected to begin late October and take approximately 1 month to complete.
Private utility work is in progress, curb and gutter work in progress. Asphalt paving will follow the completion of the concrete work in late October.
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 21, 2019
Sanford Area
Project Status
Project Location
Sanford neighborhood in South Minneapolis
Construction Updates
Curb and gutter work is complete.
Asphalt milling is complete.
Paving is complete.
Project was completed on September 17, 2019.
Duration of Construction
Milling and paving should take approximately 5-6 weeks to complete.
Traffic and Bus Detour Route
Project Contact
Chris Trembath, [email protected] or 612-919-1196
Last updated October 16, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions about Resurfacing
What is resurfacing?
Resurfacing removes the top layer of asphalt pavement on a street and puts on a new layer of asphalt. This extends the life of the street between more expensive reconstructions. The asphalt pavement resurfacing is intended to last about 10 years.
Why do I have to pay an assessment for road resurfacing? Don’t my property taxes already pay for it?
In almost all cases, benefitting property owners pay only a portion of the project cost. The City pays the remaining costs by selling municipal bonds. City ordinance requires individual assessments to pay for resurfacing based on the benefit to each property. Your assessment is based on the square footage of your lot.
Are Special Assessments a one-time payment?
A special assessment can be a single payment or spread out over a number of years.
- Assessments of $150 or less are collected in their entirety the year of the assessment.
- Assessments of more than $150 can be collected in 5, 10, or 20 annual installments on your property tax statement. City Council determines the payment schedule.
Interest is charged on special assessments at the same rate as bonds.
If you want to pay your portion in advance, contact the Public Works Special Assessments Office at 612-673-2401. If not prepaid, special assessments for resurfacing are collected over a 5-year period on property taxes.
Why is the street I live on being resurfaced?
The City of Minneapolis evaluates the condition all of the City streets on an ongoing basis. It also keeps track of complaint calls and tracks where maintenance dollars are being spent. Using these factors, Public Works selects streets for resurfacing. If the street doesn’t get resurfaced now, it would likely need a more expensive and disruptive repair before long.
Why do I have to pay for resurfacing the street when it was destroyed by trucks and buses?
Regardless of the use of the street, adjacent property owners pay a special assessment for resurfacing by law based on the benefit to the property. The Uniform Assessment Rate is higher for non-residential properties than residential, but is uniform regardless of traffic volume, bus routing, truck routing or other such factors.
Will the road be closed during this work?
For safety, roadways are generally closed to through traffic during resurfacing work. Some of the busier streets may remain partially open to aid with area traffic flow. To allow the most access to homes and businesses, the City of Minneapolis does its best to finish as quickly as possible.
How long will the resurfacing work take in front of my home or business?Will the road be closed during this work?
Resurfacing usually takes two or three days; it depends on the number of layers of asphalt going back on the roadway. The first day will be for grinding away the existing pavement. The second and possibly third days would be for each new layer of asphalt. The days may or may not be consecutive, but the City of Minneapolis does its best to finish as quickly as possible. If your street is posted no parking, there should be a nearby cross street to park on.
The City also allows private utility companies to upgrade their infrastructure before a resurfacing. Private utility companies may independently work in a project area several days or weeks ahead of the City of Minneapolis crews who perform the resurfacing of the street.*
The City affords utility companies this opportunity to avoid tearing up roads that have recently been paved.
For safety, roadways are generally closed to through traffic during resurfacing work. Some of the busier streets may remain partially open to aid with area traffic flow. To allow the most access to homes and businesses, the City of Minneapolis does its best to finish as quickly as possible.
How will I know when resurfacing on my street is going to be done?Will the road be closed during this work?
The Public Works Department hosts community engagement meetings before starting each project and invites property owners by letter. A letter is also mailed to property owners along the project area about a week before work starts. Streets are posted “no parking” at least 24 hours before construction starts. In residential areas, a call goes out to property owners with land line telephones 24 hours before work starts.
The city also maintains information online about current street projects.
*Private utilities maintain their own websites and may send out their own notifications independent of the City.
For safety, roadways are generally closed to through traffic during resurfacing work. Some of the busier streets may remain partially open to aid with area traffic flow. To allow the most access to homes and businesses, the City of Minneapolis does its best to finish as quickly as possible.
Will the process fix the water ponding areas in the concrete curb and gutter and/or overlay the bus pads in front of my home or business?
The answer is no. Resurfacing is designed to extend the life of the asphalt roadway only. Replacing the entire street pavement and the curb and gutter is done in a full reconstruction project.
Concrete bus pads are not overlaid with asphalt in resurfacing projects because asphalt and concrete don’t bond properly.
There is "no parking" posted on my street and nobody is working. What is going on?
First check the name and phone number at the bottom of the sign; they are often placed by private contractors. Please contact the Traffic and Parking Services division of Public Works, at 612-673-2383, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and ask them for any information about what work may be planned for your street.
Will the process fix the water ponding areas in the concrete curb and gutter and/or overlay the bus pads in front of my home or business?
The answer is no. Resurfacing is designed to extend the life of the asphalt roadway only. Replacing the entire street pavement and the curb and gutter is done in a full reconstruction project.
Concrete bus pads are not overlaid with asphalt in resurfacing projects because asphalt and concrete don’t bond properly.
My yard was damaged during the resurfacing project. When is it going to get fixed?
City resurfacing work is confined to the asphalt portion of the roadway. If your yard or sidewalk was damaged, it was likely the result of private utility work that took place before the resurfacing project. Contact the private utility company directly about any restoration work or damage claims you may have.
Will my solid waste and recycling be picked up while the City is resurfacing the street?
If your solid waste and recycling are picked up by the City of Minneapolis, you should have special instructions (if necessary) provided by the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling division.
If your solid waste and recycling are picked up by a private contractor, it will be your responsibility to coordinate alternate pickup times with your contractor.
I am going to be out of town for the weekend and my car is parked on the street. Is my street going to be posted "no parking" while I am gone?
If you know that a resurfacing project is scheduled for your area, it is a good idea to move your vehicle off the street while you are away from home. Resurfacing projects are subject to a variety of delays, and catch up work often takes place on weekends.
I take the bus to work and my street is closed for resurfacing. What do I do?
Metro Transit posts alternate stop locations as needed. Contact Metro Transit directly if you have questions.
Program Contact
Chris Trembath, 612-919-1196 or [email protected]
Last updated Dec 31, 2020