Project overview

The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 0.85 miles of 10 street segments at various locations from 10th Ave N to 23rd Ave N and I-94 to the Mississippi River.

Currently, each segment includes two vehicle lanes, one in each direction, and most segments allow for on-street parking. The project area is composed of street segments that entirely abut industrial properties. The project is a reconstruction project involving the entire right-of-way and will include new sidewalks, ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, pavement, curb and gutter, and utility improvements. The project will also include signal improvements, new signage, and new pavement markings, as needed.

North Industrial project map

Project purpose

This project is intended to improve the right-of-way for all users and modes of travel. Street segments were built as recently as 1972 and as long ago as 1905, with several segments having never been formally paved. Most of the segments are in “very poor” or “poor” condition according to the City’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating scale, as measured in 2021. Nearly all segments have a pavement surface that is beyond its expected useful life, and poor to non-existent curb and gutter.

This project provides an opportunity to incorporate ADA compliant curb ramps, improve boulevards with trees, address sidewalk obstructions, and build street segments with curb and gutter. The City has no pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle counts for these street segments, however a moderate amount of all modal traffic types can be assumed.