Public Works
Luke Arnold, Public Works Director
Public Works Department
610 Webster Avenue
Phone: (507) 345-5570
Email: larnold@northmankato.com
Mailing Address:
1001 Belgrade Avenue
P.O. Box 2055
North Mankato, MN 56002-2055
Sherman Street Reconstruction Project
Sherman Street Reconstruction Update-April 10, 2024
2024 Street & Alley Paving Schedule
5/17/24 Update:
Weather permitting, city crews and contractors will be milling the following roads on Monday, May 20th, and paving on Tuesday, May 21st. This does not include alleys, which will be done later this summer.
- Green Acres Dr., Calla Ct. and Iris Ct.
- La Mar Dr. (West & East) and La Mar Ct.
- Castle Dr. and Patricia Ct.
4/23/24
City crews and contractors have begun the annual street & alley paving project. This includes repairs to curbs, gutters, and storm drains, new pedestrian ramps at intersections, and mill & overlay paving. During these projects, detours and/or altered parking may occur. Please see the attached map and list of streets & alleys that will be affected. Dates are tentative and subject to change.
- April 29th - May 24th
- Green Acres Dr., Calla Ct. and Iris Ct.
- La Mar Dr. (West & East) and La Mar Ct.
- Castle Dr. and Patricia Ct.
- June 3rd - June 13th
- Lyndale St. & Stewart St. Alley
- Wall St. & Lyndale St. Alley
- Range St. & Wall St. Alley
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Traffic changes on the Highway 14 Minnesota River bridge project begin May 20, weather permitting, as construction moves to Stage 2
Ramp restrictions and head-to-head traffic begin
MANKATO, Minn. – Weather permitting, the second stage of the construction on the Highway 14 Minnesota River Bridge project in Mankato is expected to begin Monday, May 20, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Traffic will be in a head-to-head configuration in the eastbound lanes from east of Lookout Drive to 3rd Avenue starting May 20. The westbound Highway 14 ramps to Highway 169 will be closed, and northbound Highway 169 at Highway 14 will be reduced to one lane. The westbound Highway 14 ramps at Lor Ray and Lookout Drive will be open for Highway 169 to westbound Highway 14 traffic only. The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 55 MPH. The second stage of construction is anticipated for about three weeks. (see map below)
Motorists are advised that traffic delays and congestion are expected, especially during peak travel times. Drivers are encouraged to be patient and pay attention traveling through the work zone. Motorists should find alternative routes, change travel times to avoid peak traffic periods, or plan for extra travel time. With the ramp closures at Highway 14/169, motorists may also consider using Highway 22 from Mankato to St. Peter as an alternate route.
Work on the Highway 14 Minnesota River bridge is a concrete mill and overlay preventative maintenance project to extend the life of the bridge. The project is expected to be complete in mid-July, weather permitting.
Traffic impacts:
- Stage 2: Head-to head-traffic in the eastbound lanes starting May 20. Westbound Highway 14 ramps to Highway 169 will be closed, and northbound Highway 169 at Highway 14 will be reduced to one lane. The westbound Highway 14 ramps at Lor Ray and Lookout Drive will be open for Highway 169 to westbound Highway 14 traffic only. The anticipated duration is three weeks.
- Stage 3: Head-to head-traffic in the westbound lanes. The Highway 169 ramps to eastbound Highway 14 will be closed. The entrance ramp at Lookout Drive to eastbound Highway 14 will be closed. The entrance ramp at Lor Ray Drive to eastbound Highway 14 will be open for access to Highway 169 only. The anticipated duration is three weeks.
- Stage 4: Shoulder and lane closures for approximately two weeks.
Benefits of the project include improved pavement for a smoother bridge surface and increased safety. PCiRoads was awarded the project with a bid of $1,679,992.74.
Stay connected- Visit the project website for more information and to sign up for email updates.
- Information will be shared on the MnDOT South Central Facebook group and on X @mndotscentral.
- For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
- Slow down when approaching every work zone
- Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation in a work zone is $300
- Never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones
- Stay alert; watch for workers and slow-moving equipment
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times
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Expect traffic delays and congestion during peak travel times
MANKATO, Minn. – Construction on the Highway 14 Minnesota River Bridge in Mankato will begin Monday, May 6, weather permitting, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motorists can expect traffic delays and congestion, especially during peak travel times.
The bridge rehabilitation project includes concrete work on the bridge deck to extend the life of the bridge.
Highway 14 will remain open to thru-traffic in a head-to-head configuration. There will be shoulder, lane, and ramp closures as the work is completed in stages. The anticipated construction duration for lane and ramp closures and detour routes can be viewed on the project website: www.dot.state.mn.us/d7/projects/hwy14mnriverbridge/index.html.
Traffic impacts:
- Stage 1: Shoulder and lane closures on Highway 14 from 3rd Avenue to Highway 169, and from Lor Ray Drive to Lookout Drive, starting May 6 for approximately two weeks as crews build crossovers.
- Stage 2: Westbound Highway 14 ramps to Highway 169 will be closed, and northbound Highway 169 at Highway 14 will be reduced to one lane for approximately three weeks.
- Stage 3: The Highway 169 ramps to eastbound Highway 14 will be closed. The entrance ramp at Lookout Drive to eastbound Highway 14 will be closed. The entrance ramp at Lor Ray Drive to eastbound Highway 14 will be open for access to Highway 169 only. The anticipated duration is three weeks.
- Stage 4: Shoulder and lane closures for approximately two weeks.
Motorists are advised to find alternative routes, change travel times to avoid peak traffic periods, or plan for extra travel time. With the ramp closures at Highway 14/169, motorists may also consider using Highway 22 from Mankato to St. Peter as an alternate route.
The project is expected to be complete in mid-July, weather permitting.
Project benefits, costBenefits of the project include improved pavement for a smoother bridge surface and increased safety. PCiRoads was awarded the project with a bid of $1,679,992.74.
Stay connected- Visit the project website for more information and to sign up for email updates.
- Information will be shared on the MnDOT South Central Facebook group and on X @mndotscentral.
- For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
- Slow down when approaching every work zone
- Never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones
- Stay alert; watch for workers and slow-moving equipment
- Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation in a work zone is $300
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times