West 53rd St and York Ave Storm Sewer Improvements

The City will make improvements to the storm sewer system near West 53rd St and York Ave and surrounding streets.

Key information

Dates

2025-2026

Location

West 53rd St and connected alleys between Xerxes Ave South and Zenith Ave South. York Ave South from West 53rd St to Minnehaha Creek.

Fulton

Project overview

The original storm sewer and outfall to the Minnehaha Creek were built in the 1930s. The project will replace the older sewer with larger pipes to lower the chance of flooding. We will replace the outfall to Minnehaha Creek with a pipe. The new storm sewer will:

  • Reduce the need for future maintenance
  • Improve the water quality going to the creek
  • Be installed in the same location as the existing storm sewer

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Traffic impacts

Roadwork and utility work involves use of heavy equipment that will increase noise, vibration, and dust in work areas. 

You might see:

  • Detours
  • Lane and intersection reductions
  • Parking restrictions
  • Revised pedestrian and bicycle routes

Project phase

This project is in the design phase.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

Contact us

Rose Stenglein

Professional Engineer
Surface Water & Sewers
Public Works