News Flash

 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 5, 2021

• Within the 300 Block:
  • The concrete parking lanes were poured and the mainline pavement is being poured today.
    • New concrete typically requires 7 to 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.
  • Concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk were poured at the Pearl Street intersection through the bumpouts.
  • Storm sewer and small utilities were installed within the alley.
  • The base was prepared to allow for the pouring of concrete pedestrian ramps on the bumpouts on the north half of the Pearl Street intersection.
• Within the 200 Block:
  • The storm sewer on the south half of the block was installed and stubbed into the alley.
  • Planter foundations are being formed and poured through the block.
  • The remainder of the road was sub cut and prepared, along with placement of subbase and base. Final trimming and base prep is ongoing.
  • Sidewalk base is being prepared.
  • Sanitary and watermain work has been occurring within the Vine Street intersection to provide a semi-permanent connection over winter.
    • This area will see additional removals and utility work in the spring in order to continue utility work into the 100 Block.

• Upcoming Work

  • Within the 300 Block:
    • Utility work and base prep will occur within the alley.
    • Once the roadway is open to vehicle traffic:
      • Temporary lighting will be installed and will remain until the permanent poles arrive.
      • Limestone blocks will be placed around the planting beds.
      • Pavers will be set within the boulevard.
  • Within the 200 Block:
    • The contractor is planning to form and pour the remaining planter foundations on November 6 and prepare the block for concrete pouring next week.
    • The contractor is expecting to pave the concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, and parking lanes working toward the mainline pavement.
      • Continued work to prepare these areas for pavement will include subgrade and base prep, trimming, and form placement.
      • Coordination with businesses will occur during sidewalk construction. If questions arise while work is being performed and concrete is curing, please feel free to ask the on-site representative to guide travel to specific buildings.

• Please Note

  The business owner meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 10th at 
  11:00 a.m. instead of Thursday, November 11th

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"