Sanitary Sewer Improvements
The City of Minneapolis makes regular improvements and repairs to the existing sanitary sewer network. Learn more about this year's improvements below.
2021 Sewer Main Repairs
12th Ave S
Anticipated Start of Construction
Spring 2021
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main in the 12th Avenue S roadway from East Minnehaha Parkway to 49th Street E.
Project Description
Remove and replace 500 feet of 9” sanitary sewer to replace with 10” sanitary sewer and associated manholes. The project also includes removal and replacement of 500 feet of 24” storm sewer and associated structures.
Traffic Impact
Portions of 12th Ave will be closed at varying times, but detour routes will be made available. East Minnehaha Pkwy will be closed during construction at 12th with a traffic detour during a portion of the project
Contact
Huy Le, Project Manager; 612-499-3622 or [email protected]
42nd St
Scope of Project
In 2020, the City of Minneapolis will be completing sanitary work on 42nd St between 19th Ave S and 20th Ave S.
Project Description
Due to existing broken sanitary pipe that needs repair, this project will include the removal and replacement of 174 feet of 9 inch and 10-inch clay sewer pipe and adjacent manholes along 42nd Street East from 19th Avenue South to 20th Avenue South.
Traffic Impact
Construction is currently in progress. During construction, residents, businesses, and visitors may expect traffic detours, noise, vibration, and dust in work areas. E. 42nd Street is closed to local traffic near 20th Street with a detour directing traffic north to East 38th Street.
Contact
Will Shutte, Construction Engineer; 612-673-3606 or Will.Shutte[email protected]
46th Ave S
Anticipated Start of Construction
May 2021
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main at the intersection of 46th Ave S and 57th St E.
Project Description
The sanitary sewer, installed in 1946, at the intersection of 46th Ave S and 57th St E is deteriorated and experiencing settlement. The project will replace about 500 feet of 9” clay pipe in the intersection.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Will Shutte, Construction Engineer; 612-673-3606 or [email protected]
Bde Maka Ska Pkwy
Anticipated Start of Construction
May 2021
Scope of Project
Remove and replace storm pipe from East Bde Maka Ska Parkway at 34th Street east to Irving Ave S.
Project Description
Remove existing storm pipe and replace with 185 feet of concrete pipe and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Juan Delgado, Project Manager; 612-434-0603 or [email protected]
Beard Ave S
Start of Construction
December 2020
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Beard Ave S from 51st St to 50th St W.
Project Description
Remove and Replace 160 LF of 9” VCP sanitary main with 10” VCP and connecting MHs. This will improve sanitary flow and reduce the necessary cleaning frequency.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Henneh Kota, Project Manager, 612-673-2505, [email protected]
Cedar Ave S
Anticipated Start of Construction
2021 construction season
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Cedar Ave from Minnehaha Parkway to 47th Street.
Project Description
Remove 12” clay pipe and replace with 322 feet of 12” PVC pipe and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
During construction, residents, businesses, and visitors may expect traffic detours, noise, vibration, and dust in work areas. Cedar Ave will be reduced to one lane in each direction with access to businesses open.
Contact
Henneh Kota, Project Manager, 612-673-2505, [email protected]
Irving Ave
Knox Ave S
Anticipated Start of Construction
2021 construction season
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Knox Ave S, from 53rd St W to 54th St W.
Project Description
We will remove 9” VCP and replace it with 135 feet of 10” VCP sewer and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Huy Le, Project Manager; 612-499-3622 or [email protected]
Logan Ave S
Project scope
Remove and replace sewer main along Logan Ave S, from 53rd to 54th St W.
Project description
Remove 9” clay sewer pipe and replace with 152 feet of 10” clay sewer pipe and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Huy Le, Project Manager; 612-499-3622 or [email protected]
Oakland Ave and 48th St E
Anticipated Start of Construction
2021 construction seasonProject overview
The City has determined that this sanitary sewer, which was originally installed in 1927, needs rehabilitation. We will replace about 650 linear feet of 18-inch clay pipe and 290 linear feet of 42-inch concrete pipe during this project.
Project scope
The City will do sanitary sewer work on Oakland Ave S from 47th St E to 49th St E.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Huy Le, Project Manager; 612-499-3622 or [email protected]
Park Lane
Anticipated Start of Construction
May 2021
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main on Park Lane and at the Kenilworth Channel.
Project Description
This project will include excavation/replacement of 300’ of sanitary main in Park Lane, pipe bursting along the Kenilworth Channel, replacement of the sanitary main channel crossing, and reconstruction of an outfall. Worked may be split into two phases as yet to be determined.
Traffic Impact
During construction residents may expect traffic detours, noise, vibration, and dust in work areas. Traffic control plans will be posted once finalized. Access to homes will be maintained as much as possible.
Contact
Will Shutte, Construction Engineer; 612-673-3606 or [email protected]
Vincent Ave N
Anticipated Start of Construction
Spring 2021
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Vincent Ave N from 51st to 52nd Ave N. We will replace clay pipes seated on piles to undo sags in pipes and upsize storm pipes to prevent future flooding in the area.
Project Description
We will remove and replace 830 feet of 9” and 21” sanitary pipe and 900 feet of 12-30” storm sewer and associated structures.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Henneh Kota, Project Manager, 612-673-2505, [email protected]
Wenonah West
Anticipated Start of Construction
May 2021
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main and install a Lift Station at the intersection of 54th St E and 29th Ave S.
Project Description
The pipe connecting to the MCES Interceptor is too low and it is backing up city sewer flow when these pipes are near or over capacity. By rehabilitating the pipes and adding a lift station, it will alleviate future sewer backup.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Huy Le, Project Manager; 612-499-3622 or [email protected]
Completed Sewer Main Repairs
13th Ave S
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along 13th Ave S from 31st St E to Lake St E.
Project Description
Remove and replace 259 ft of 12-in VCP sewer and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic. A traffic control plan is available upon request.
Contact
Huy Le, Project Manager; 612-499-3622 or [email protected]
Dunwoody Sanitary
Scope of Project
Remove and replace City of Minneapolis sewer main in the Dunwoody College of Technology parking lot
Project Description
Remove and Replace approximately 300 LF of 72” concrete sanitary pipe and connecting MHs. The existing pipe is beginning to lose shape. The repair will improve sanitary flow and reduce the necessary cleaning frequency.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Will Shutte, Project Manager; 612-673-3606 or [email protected]
Hoyer Heights
This project was completed in 2019.
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main in multiple location within the Hoyer Heights subdivision of the Waite Park neighborhood.
See the full Hoyer Heights reconstruction project.
Project Description
Abandon existing sewers from backyards and relocate into the streets via open-cut excavation. Remove and replace sewer main and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Humboldt Ave S
This project was completed in 2019.
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Humboldt Ave S, from 28th St W to Lagoon Ave.
Project Description
Remove and replace 140 ft of 12-in VCP sewer and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Lake Harriet Pkwy
This project was completed in 2019.
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Lake Harriet Pkwy, from 44th St W to 46th St W.
Project Description
Remove and replace 122 ft of 9-in VCP sewer and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Lyndale Ave S and 58th St W
Project Description
The City has determined that this sanitary sewer, which was originally installed in 1946, needs rehabilitation. We will replace manholes and about 193 linear feet of nine-inch clay pipe during this project.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Contact
Will Shutte, Project Manager; 612-673-3606 or [email protected]
McNair Ave S
This project was completed in 2019.
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along McNair Ave N, from Upton Ave N to Thomas Ave N.
Project Description
Remove and replace 215 ft of 9-in VCP sewer and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Minimal effect on residential and general traffic.
Plymouth Ave N
This project was completed in 2019.
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Plymouth Ave N, from Washington Ave N to 2nd St N.
Project Description
Remove and replace 415 ft of 24-in brick pipe with VCP. This will eliminate existing settled, compacted debris in the pipe, and repair VCP sewer and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Will affect general traffic.
Future Sewer Main Repairs
2nd St N
Anticipated Start of Construction
TBD
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along 2nd St N from Broadway Ave to 10th Ave N.
Project Description
Remove and replace 3,000 ft of brick pipes with VCP. This will eliminate existing cracks, holes, and fractures.
Traffic Impact
Traffic will be closed on 2nd St N and redirected onto Washington Ave N.
East Minnehaha Pkwy
Anticipated Start of Construction
TBD
Scope of Project
Remove and replace sewer main along Minnehaha Parkway near 37th Ave S.
Project Description
Remove 9” clay pipe and bend and replace with 105 feet of 10” pipe and adjacent manholes.
Traffic Impact
Westbound E Minnehaha Pkwy will be closed during construction at 37th with a traffic detour.
Contact
Henneh Kota, Project Manager, 612-673-2505, [email protected]
Last updated Jan 21, 2021
