South Veterans Parkway Construction Details
2024 Construction Season Details
Working Hours
The contractor is permitted to complete construction activities between 6 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily.
Detours and Closures
Western Avenue Closure:
- Western Avenue from south of 95th Street to 271st Street (County Road 106) is now closed.
- The intersection at 271st Street will remain open to traffic.
- Fortunately for parent drop-off schedules, the intersection at 95th Street will remain open to traffic until school is out for the summer, and then it will close on May 24, 2024 for roundabout construction.
- When closed, a signed detour will direct traffic to Minnesota Avenue and Louise Avenue. A traffic signal at 85th Street and Western Avenue is operational.
Minnesota Avenue Closure:
- Previously, the construction plan called for the closure of Minnesota Avenue at the future South Veterans Parkway intersection; however, Minnesota Avenue will now remain open to traffic.
- There is currently one lane running in either direction for traffic flow to continue during construction. This traffic impact will remain in place until mid-summer.
Construction Schedule
Segment 1: Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue
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Dirt Work
Construction projects like South Veterans Parkway are designed to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible, including excavating dirt and other materials for the road bed in areas close to the project site.
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Save time
Hauling trucks travel shorter distances, saving time and money while minimizing impacts to the traveling public and environment.
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Manage water
Excavated areas also serve as future detention ponds, which mitigate potential impacts to downslope properties by holding storm water runoff and releasing it at a slower rate.
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Reduce cost
There are cost savings from purchasing land for excavation near the project area rather than relying on more expensive excavation areas further away.
