Northwest Area Mill and Overlay Project

Overview

The Northwest Area Mill and Overlay Project includes:

  • Thye Parkway from Lockwood Drive to Eveleth Avenue
  • Quie Lane from Lockwood Drive 650 feet west
  • Rolvaag Court
  • Lupine Drive from Eveleth Avenue to Cannon Valley Drive
  • Lupine Court
  • Cannon Valley Drive from North Avenue 1,450 feet north
  • Woodland Trail
  • Greenleaf Court
  • Wildwood Court
  • North Avenue from Eveleth Avenue to Summerfield Drive
  • Juniper Avenue from Lincoln Street to Lincoln Parkway
  • Joann Court
  • Headley Court
  • St. Olaf Avenue from Lincoln Street to Highway TH 3
  • Forest Avenue from Lincoln Street to Odd Fellows Campus

In addition to the proposed street surface improvements, the City of Northfield will also analyze improvements to the adjacent walking, biking and pedestrian infrastructure.

Final construction plans (PDF)

Location

Phase 1

Map of the Northwest Construction Project Phase 1

Phase 2

Map of the Northwest Construction Project Phase 2

Timeline

May 2, 2022 through September 2022.

Feasibility study

The process began with the Northfield City Council ordering a feasibility study on May 4, 2021. The feasibility study examines the proposed street and utility improvements along these street corridors to determine whether the project – as proposed – is feasible, cost effective and necessary.

Feasibility Report

Project process

The project process is the actions the City of Northfield utilizes for local improvements during project development. This step by step process includes opportunities for City Council and residents to provide input on the proposed project.

Project process (October 26, 2021)

Meetings

January 5, 2022 Neighborhood Meeting #2

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Greenvale Park Elementary School

Neighborhood Meeting Letter #2

Presentation #2

Meeting Materials #2

July 14, 2021 Neighborhood Meeting #1

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Greenvale Park Elementary School

Neighborhood Meeting Letter #1

Presentation #1

Meeting Materials #1

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  1. Sean Simonson

    Sean Simonson

    Engineering Manager

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