A street reconstruction is the complete rebuilding of an existing street. A typical project includes removing the bituminous surface, replacing the subgrade material with sand, and rebuilding the crushed rock and bituminous layers. Drain tile is also typically installed to drain the new road bed.

In addition, the following infrastructure is examined:

• Existing concrete curb and gutter is evaluated to determine whether wholesale replacement is needed or whether sections in poor condition need to be replaced.
• Existing water main and sanitary sewer are evaluated to determine if rehabilitation or replacement is necessary.
• Existing drainage and storm sewer system is evaluated to determine its condition and whether additional storm sewer is necessary.

The City Council has adopted a Public Improvement Special Assessment Policy that assesses benefiting property owners a portion of the cost of the improvement.

The Public Improvement Special Assessments webpage contains information regarding special assessment amounts and payment options. Project specific information will be mailed to all property owners where special assessments are proposed in the months leading up to the start of construction.

Most of the paint in the area will be used for locating purposes, except for pink paint which is used to indicate removals.

During a reconstruction project, the postmaster typically requires the city to install a bank of mailboxes in a central location so that they are easily accessible for the mail carrier. If your mailbox is removed as part of the project, it will be reinstalled by the contractor prior to the completion of the project.

Access may be restricted at certain times during the day for this project. Most of the time the delay is short and the contractor is required to provide access at the end of each day. However, there are exceptions, such as when the curb and gutter is replaced and needs time to cure. During that time you may park on the street.

If you have any special needs or are concerned about access, you can contact the Engineering Division, 763-509-5500 or engineering@plymouthmn.gov, or talk to the on-site inspector. Contact information for the project manager is available on each project webpage respectively.

If the curb and gutter in front of your property is replaced or if there is a utility repair your driveway or boulevard may be impacted. Driveway patching or lawn restoration would be included with the project. 

Street reconstruction projects typically take the majority of the summer and fall months to complete.

Standing water in the street will likely be corrected.

With maintenance, such as crack filling and mill and overlays, it is estimated that the new street will last about 50 years.

If you have any questions about the project, please contact the project manager. Contact information is available on each project webpage respectively.