http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/The following is a list of diary entries for the Engineering department construction projects. For more information please contact the Engineering department at: (507) 387-86345http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18630The City Council has voted to proceed with the conversion of Cherry and Warren to two-way streets. Engineering staff are working on the drawings and obtaining necessary rights of way from property owners. Contractors will then be invited to bid on the project.City of Mankato Engineering Department6/29/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18631Work will begin on July 5 with removals of bituminous and infrastructure. Vine Street will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the project, although work will be conducted in two-block intervals. Residents will have limited access.City of Mankato Engineering Department6/29/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18677Warren and Cherry streets conversion This week, concrete cutting and signal modifications will take place at the Cherry and Riverfront intersection for the Warren and Cherry streets conversion. For safety purposes, lane closures will be intermittent along this intersection during this conversion, which is expected to occur toward the end of August. Signage will be placed on Cherry and Warren streets one week before the conversion to announce the official start date. Traffic areas impacted are the parking and turn lanes at the various intersections along Warren and Cherry streets. Fifth Street, Glenwood Avenue and Warren Street is expected to have single lane closures. Updates will be provided to the public as this project continues. For more information contact engineering staff at 507-387-8634.City of Mankato Engineering Department7/14/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18708Installation of traffic signals on Cherry and Warren streets has begun. Work has begun on modification of Riverfront Drive intersections.City of Mankato Engineering Department7/26/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18709Temporary water has been hooked up. Removal of existing pavement is underway. Replacement of water main and sanitary sewer has begun.City of Mankato Engineering Department7/26/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18710The contractor for this project is Heselton Construction. A pre-construction meeting for the residents along the project will be held at 5:30 p.m., July 28 at the intersection of Park Lane and Carney Avenue. Excavation and removals begin August 8.City of Mankato Engineering Department7/26/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18715Removal of existing pavement is completed from Riverfront Drive to Broad Street. The first block is ready for excavation.City of Mankato Engineering Department7/22/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18728Construction begins Monday, August 1 and is expected to be complete by the end of September. Construction will start on the west end of Cleveland Street. Access to Westman Freightliner will be maintained throughout the construction period.City of Mankato Engineering Department7/29/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18748Removals of street surfacing, brick and concrete are taking place this week. Excavation will begin the week of August 8.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18749The gas company is working in first section of street, and the ontractor will continue excavations, then add tile and rock. Mid-week work will begin on the section between 2nd and Broad streets. Second Street is expected to open in two weeks, followed by the closure of Broad to 4th streets.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18750Watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer have been completed. Drain tile and street grading will happen within the next week.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18768The timeline for the Warren and Cherry streets' conversion has been rescheduled and completion is expected by the end of September. Staff is working with Xcel Energy to relocate electrical poles. Warren and Cherry streets' conversion timeline: • Currently signal footings are being installed along Cherry and Warren streets • Next week's schedule for signal installations (weather permitting): Warren Street and Riverfront Drive signal modifications Installations at: Warren and Front streets Warren and Second streets Warren and Broad streets Cherry and Front streets Cherry and Second streets Cherry and Broad streets Corner improvements are scheduled to begin one week prior to signal completion.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/11/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18769Vine Street (from Second to Fourth streets) will close Friday, August 12 through mid-September. This includes the intersection of Vine and Broad streets. The Second Street intersection will be open for traffic.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/11/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18798This project remains on schedule (weather permitting). The Broad Street intersection remains closed. Sanitary sewer and services installation between Second and Broad streets occurs this week. It's anticipated that work will move to the next two blocks next week. The intersection at Fourth and Fifth streets will be closed once the Broad Street intersection is reopened.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/23/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18799Xcel Energy plans to manage their utility poles. Underground utilities are in, and excavation is underway. This project is on schedule.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/23/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18800Curb and gutter are complete; catch basins are being installed this week. Paving is expected to be complete by the end of week. After the paving is complete, work will be done on the sidewalk and driveways. This project is on schedule.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/23/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18801The aggregate is complete. Curb and gutter is expected to be installed this week. This project is on schedule.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/23/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18802Storm sewer is completed from Woodland to Carney avenues. Sanitary sewer will be installed this week. This project is on schedule.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/23/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18803The new signal bases are in, and the interconnect for wires is being worked on. The infrastructure for Cherry Street at Glenwood Avenue is expected to be complete later this week, followed by the Fifth Street intersection. There will be minimum detour and lane closure time.City of Mankato Engineering Department8/23/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18840Conduit and the sidewalk between Riverfront Drive and Second Street will be installed this week. The storm sewer is being installed from Broad Street to Fourth Avenue. The intersections at Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will close later this week.City of Mankato Engineering Department9/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18841Paving this week; sidewalk installation later in the week.City of Mankato Engineering Department9/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18842Paving this week; driveway aprons and sod placement are left to do.City of Mankato Engineering Department9/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18843Storm sewer completed to Carney Avenue; sanitary sewer completed. Water main connections are underway.City of Mankato Engineering Department9/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18992Concrete work is completed. Some sod work remains and then this project will be complete.City of Mankato Engineering Department10/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18993Will begin laying brick this week. Special thanks to Minnesota State University, Mankato students who volunteered their time and palletized bricks last weekend.City of Mankato Engineering Department10/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18994The Cherry and Warren streets conversion is complete and working well. Curb, backfill and grass installation work is being done at 5th Street (blocked off). The stop sign on Cherry Street (at 5th Street) will be removed.City of Mankato Engineering Department10/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18995This project is done.City of Mankato Engineering Department10/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=18998Alley work scheduled for 2011 is done.City of Mankato Engineering Department10/3/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=19229Sod, final restoration, cleanup and miscellaneous concrete work this week and next week. Project is nearing completion. Vine Street is open to local traffic and all intersections are open.City of Mankato Engineering Department11/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=19230This project is complete except for some minor punch list items.City of Mankato Engineering Department11/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=19231This project is complete except for some final punch list items.City of Mankato Engineering Department11/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=19232This project is complete.City of Mankato Engineering Department11/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=19233This project is complete except for final punch list items, including sod, cleanup, and some lining of sewer pipe in alleys.City of Mankato Engineering Department11/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=19234This project is complete except for final punch list items, including repair of some curb stops and signage installation.City of Mankato Engineering Department11/8/2011http://www.mankato-mn.gov/ConstructionProjects/DiaryDisplay.aspx?DiaryID=19235Pine Street railroad crossing was closed for installation of gates. Survey work is underway to locate property irons for right of way. Street lights will be installed at the crossing and some drainage work yet this fall.City of Mankato Engineering Department11/8/2011