Over the next several weeks Hennepin County will be installing communication fiber along Minnetonka Boulevard from County Road 101 to Williston Road. This is a Hennepin County project and is not associated with the city’s recent neighborhood reconstruction or trail project.

If you have questions, please contact project manager Dan Nelson at 952-200-0420.

Feb. 12, 2024

The City of Minnetonka is offering free trees for properties within the Tonka-Woodcroft project area. Each property is eligible for a tree regardless of if one was removed during reconstruction. 

Trees will be available to properties where construction was completed in 2023. Properties where construction was completed in 2022 received the same opportunity last year.

The tree ordering deadline is March 22, 2024. Residents who are interested in receiving a tree should send an email to engineering@minnetonkamn.gov with the following information

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Preferred tree species

Five species of trees are available:

• Bicolor Oak
• Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
• Imperial Honeylocust
• White Pine
• Red Barron Crabapple

Trees will be delivered by Public Works in the spring. 

For information about available trees, contact Minnetonka Forestry Technician Diana Preisen. 

See the attached letter for more information, and our planting guide for best practices on planting your new tree.

See map for stage locations.

• Project Wide – Clean up items are being addressed this week and any remaining items will be taken care of in the spring.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Stages M1,2,3 – Over the last two weeks concrete work was completed, the trail and parking lot were paved, Minnetonka boulevard was milled and overlaid (primarily on the north side of the road), and restoration was completed. Fences are being installed and there will be clean up items to address in the spring. 

See map for stage locations.

• Stages C4,5 – Next week mailbox installation will be completed.
• Stages C2,4,5 B3, A2,3,4 – The last layer of paving was completed this week.
• Project Wide – Next week asphalt sawing and sealing will begin. Sign replacement and punch list items will begin in the next two weeks.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Stage M1 – Curb and gutter installation will begin next week.
• Stage M2 – Next week mailboxes will be installed and the concrete median construction will begin at the intersection of The Mall and Minnetonka Boulevard.
• Stage M3 – Curb and gutter installation will begin next week. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles

See map for stage locations.

• Stages C4,5 – Next week mailbox installation will be completed.
• Stages L1-4, C1,3 – Last week the final layer of pavement was completed
• Stages C2,4,5 B3, A2,3,4 – Last layer of paving scheduled for 11/1 and 11/2 weather permitting.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Stage M1 – Last week pavement was removed. This week curb and gutter install will begin.
• Stage M2 – Last week sod was placed. Next week mailboxes will be installed.
• Stage M3 – Last week pavement was removed. This week curb and gutter install will begin.

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles

See map for stage locations.

• Stages L1,2,3 – Last week sod placement was completed.
• Stages C2,3,4,5 – This week the contractor completed placing sod.
• Stages L1-4, C1-5, B3, A2,3,4 – Last layer of paving scheduled for 10/21 and 10/24 weather permitting.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Stage M1 – This week the wall parapet and cap installation was completed.
• Stage M2 – Trail and asphalt driveways are paved. This week the contractor completed concrete flat work. Sod placement began this week.
• Stage M3 – Last week storm sewer installation began.

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles

Sept. 29, 2023

See map for stage locations.

• Stages L1,2,3 – This week restoration began and will continue next week with sod placement.
• Stage L4, C1, B3, A4 – Last layer of paving scheduled for mid-October.
• Stages C2,3 – No major activity.
• Stage C4 – This week concrete curb and gutter and driveways were installed. Next week the first layer of pavement will be installed.
• Stage C5 – This week concrete curb and gutter was installed and concrete driveway pouring began. Next week concrete driveways will be completed and the first layer of pavement will be installed.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Stage M1 – No major activity this week, next week the retaining wall will be backfilled.
• Stage M2 – This week concrete curb and gutter and driveways were completed. Next week concrete work will continue and trail paving will begin. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles

View all project updates.

See map for stage locations.

• Stages L1,2,3 – This week restoration began and will continue next week with sod placement.
• Stage L4, C1, B3, A4 – Last layer of paving scheduled for mid-October.
• Stages C2,3 – No major activity.
• Stage C4 – This week concrete curb and gutter and driveways were installed. Next week the first layer of pavement will be installed.
• Stage C5 – This week concrete curb and gutter was installed and concrete driveway pouring began. Next week concrete driveways will be completed and the first layer of pavement will be installed.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Stage M1 – No major activity this week, next week the retaining wall will be backfilled.
• Stage M2 – This week concrete curb and gutter and driveways were completed. Next week concrete work will continue and trail paving will begin. 

Sept. 15, 2023

See map for stage locations.

• Stages L1,2,3 – This topsoil placement was completed. Next week restoration will begin.
• Stage L4, C1, B3, A4 – Last layer of paving scheduled for mid-October.
• Stages C2,3 – This week asphalt driveway paving was completed. Next week no major work is scheduled.
• Stage C4 – This week concrete curb and gutter install begins and will be completed next week.
• Stage C5 – The contractor began grading in advance of curb and gutter install this week. Next week curb and gutter will be installed.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Stage M1 – This week storm sewer was installed. Next week if time permits sheeting will be pulled.
• Stage M2 – This week the contractor poured curb and gutter. Next week concrete driveways and concrete edging will begin.

See map for stage locations.

• Stages L1,2,3 – Last week restoration began and will continue this week with topsoil placement, asphalt driveway paving will also begin this week.
• Stage L4 – Sod was placed last week. No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stage C1 – Sod was placed last week. No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stages C2,3 – Last week road were graded in advance of paving. This week the contractor will place the first layer road pavement.
• Stage C4 – Last week road grading began and will be completed this week.
• Stage C5 – The contractor completed all utility installation last week. This week road grading will begin.

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Private utility relocation is complete.
• Stage M1 – Last week the contractor completed pouring wall sections.
• Stage M2 – The contractor will continue removals and grading this week.

See map for stage locations.

• Stages L1,2,3 – Last week the first layer of paving was completed. This week restoration will begin.
• Stage L4 – This week if time permits sod will be placed.
• Stage C1 – This week if time permits sod will be placed.
• Stages C2,3 – Last week curb and gutter was placed. This week the contractor will finish grading in advance of paving next week.
• Stage C4 – Storm sewer is complete. This week the contractor will begin grading the road.
• Stage C5 – Last week the contractor completed sanitary and water mains. This week sanitary and water services will be complete and storm sewer will begin.

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Private utility relocation is complete.
• Stage M1 – Last week the contractor began pouring wall sections, that work will continue this week.
• Stage M2 – The contractor began reclaiming topsoil. This week grading will begin for the trail.

See map for stage locations.

• Stage L1 – Last week the road was reclaimed. This week curb and gutter installation will begin.
• Stage L2 – Last week the road was reclaimed. This week curb and gutter installation will begin.
• Stage L3 – Last week the road was reclaimed. This week curb and gutter installation will begin south of The Strand.
• Stage L4 – Last week topsoil was placed. No activity scheduled this week.
• Stage M1 – Last week the contractor finished driving piling. This week footings will be poured.
• Stage M2 – No activity last week and none scheduled for this week.
• Stage C1 – Topsoil was placed last week. This week no activity is scheduled.
• Stage C2 – This week curb and gutter will be placed.
• Stage C3 – This week curb and gutter will be placed.
• Stage C4 – Last week the contractor completed water main, water services and sanitary sewer. This week storm sewer will be completed.
• Stage C5 – This week temporary water connections will be made and removals and utility work will begin.
• Stage D3 – The second phase of utility crossings on Minnetonka Boulevard was completed last week. This concludes Minnetonka Boulevard closures.

Minnetonka Boulevard will be closed between Woodlawn Avenue to The Mall from Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. and Aug. 14 at 5 a.m. 

See map for stage locations.

• Stages B1/B2 – Last week the final layer of pavement was placed. This concludes work in these phases.
• Stage L1 – This week road reclaim will begin.
• Stage L2 – Last week storm sewer and water main work was completed. This week road reclaim will begin.
• Stage L3 – Road reclaim will begin this week south of The Strand.
• Stage L4 – Last week the first layer of pavement was placed, bit driveways were paved and topsoil placed. This week topsoil placement will be completed.
• Stage M1 – The contractor continued driving piling last week. This week piling will continue and footing pouring will begin.
• Stage M2 – Private utility relocation continued last week. This week no major work is scheduled.
• Stage C1 – Last week the contractor paved the first layer of pavement and paved asphalt driveways. This week topsoil will be placed.
• Stage C2 – Last week road grading began. Curb and gutter will be poured the week of 8/14.
• Stage C3 –Last week road grading began. Curb and gutter will be poured the week of 8/14.  
• Stage C4 – Last week the contractor began installing sanitary sewer, water main and water services. This week underground utility work will continue.
• Stage C5 – Temporary water installation began last week. This week temp water will be completed.
• Stage D3 – (Minnetonka Blvd, See updated map) The second phase of utility crossings on Minnetonka Boulevard will begin 8/10

See map for stage locations.

• Stages B1/B2 – The final layer of paving will be installed completing these stages.
• Stage B3 – No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stage D1 – No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stage L1 – No major work is scheduled for this week. Next week Reclamation of pavement on Hillside will begin if time permits.
• Stage L2 – Water main and water services will be completed this week. If time permits reclamation of pavement will begin. Dartmouth Dr and Brown Ln water main installation will be complete this week.
• Stage L3 – No major work is scheduled for this week. Next week reclamation of pavement on Larchwood Drive south of The Strand will begin if time permits.
• Stage L4 – Curb and gutter was installed last week. This week concrete driveways will be installed and road will be paved. Next week the contractor will begin installing asphalt driveways.
• Stage M1 – The contractor continued driving sheeting last week and will be driving sheeting and piling for the next few weeks.
• Stage M2 – (Minnetonka Blvd from Larchwood Dr to Steele St, See updated map) The contractor began building retaining walls last week. They will complete retaining walls this week. Next week removals and trail grading will begin.
• Stage C1 – Last week the contractor installed curb and gutter. This week concrete driveways will be completed and road paving will begin. Next week the contractor will begin paving asphalt driveways.
• Stage C2 – This week storm sewer will be completed. Next week road grading will begin.
• Stage C3 –This week storm sewer will be completed. Next week road grading will begin.  
• Stage C4 – (Fairlawn Dr, See updated map) Removal of topsoil began last week. This week the contractor will begin pavement removals and install temporary water. Next week water main and sanitary sewer install will begin.
• Stage C5 – (Elmwood Pl, See updated map)  Next week temporary water will be installed and removals will begin.

See map for stage locations.

• Stage B3 – Sod was placed last week. No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stage D1 – Sod placement began last week. No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stage D2 – Stage complete.
• Stage L1 – Last week sod was placed on Elmwood. No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stage L2 – Water main work continued last week and will be completed on Larchwood this week, water services will also begin this week. This week the contractor will begin installing a water main liner between Hillside Terrace and the intersection of Dartmouth Dr and Brown Ln, This process is estimated to take about 2 weeks.
• Stage L3 – Sod was placed north of The Strand last week. No major work is scheduled for this week.
• Stage L4 – Curb and gutter will be installed this week.
• Stage M1 – The contractor continued driving sheeting last week and will be driving sheeting and piling for the next few weeks.
• Stage C1 – No major work was completed last week. This week the contractor will begin road grading and curb and gutter will also be installed.
• Stage C2 – Last week water main and water services were installed and storm sewer installation began. This week the contractor will continue installing storm sewer.
• Stage C3 – Removals and water main installation was completed last week. This week water services will be completed. 

Minnetonka Boulevard is open to traffic.

See map for stage locations.

•  Stage B3 – Restoration  began last week with the placement of topsoil. This week the contractor will begin placing sod.

• Stage D1 – Restoration began last week with the placement of topsoil. This week the contractor will begin placing sod.
• Stage D2 – Last week the contractor installed all water main crossings and restored the road.
• Stage L1 – Restoration will began on Elmwood last week with the placement of topsoil. This week the contractor will begin placing sod on Elmwood.
• Stage L2 – Water main work continued last week and will be completed on Larchwood this week. Next week the contractor will begin installing a water main liner between Hillside Terrace and the intersection of Dartmouth Dr and Brown Ln.
• Stage L3 – Restoration began north of The Strand last week with the placement of topsoil. This week the contractor will begin placing sod north of The Strand.
• Stage L4 – Curb and gutter will be installed next week.
• Stage M1 – Last week the contractor poured wall sections and this week will resume pile and sheet driving operations.
• Stage C1 – Road grading has been pushed to next week, curb and gutter installation will begin next week also.
• Stage C2 – Last week water main install continued. This week water main will be complete and the contractor will begin installing water services.
• Stage C3 – This week removals will begin. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View all project updates.

Minnetonka Boulevard will be closed between Steele Street and Highland Avenue from July 6 at 10 a.m. to July 10 at 5 a.m.

• The city’s contractor will be installing new water main crossings on Minnetonka Boulevard beginning July 6. This work will require the closure of Minnetonka Boulevard for the duration of the work.
• See the detour map.
• Use Highway 7, Interstate 494 and Highway 169 to avoid the closure.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage B3 – Restoration will begin the week of 7/10
• Stage D1 – Restoration will begin the week of 7/10
• Stage D2 – Next week the contractor will install water main crossings on Minnetonka boulevard.
• Stage L1 – Restoration will begin on Elmwood the week of 7/10. Road reclamation will begin on Hillside 7/12
• Stage L2 – Water main work continues this week and into next week.
• Stage L3 – Next week storm sewer will begin south of The Strand. Restoration will begin north of The Strand on the week of 7/10.
• Stage L4 – Curb and gutter will be installed in 2-3 weeks.
• Stage M1 – Contractor driving sheeting and piling for the next 3-4 weeks. Contractor began pouring wall sections this week.
• Stage C1 – This week storm sewer was completed. Road grading will begin the week of 7/10
• Stage C2 – This week removals were completed and water main installation began. Water main installation will continue next week.
• Stage C3 – Next week removals will begin. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage B3 – This week the first layer of street paving was completed. Next week restoration will begin.

• Stage D1 – Water services and street patching completed this week. Next week restoration will begin.

• Stage L1 – This week the first layer of street paving was completed on Elmwood. Next week restoration will begin on Elmwood.

• Stage L2 – Water main was completed this week. Next week services will be completed.
• Stage L3 – Water service installation was completed this week and the first layer of street paving was completed on Larchwood Drive north of The Strand. Next week restoration will begin north of The Strand.
• Stage L4 – This week water service work was completed and road grading began. Curb and gutter will be installed in 2-3 weeks.

• Stage M1 – Contractor driving sheeting and piling for the next few weeks. 
• Stage C1 – This week water main and services were installed. Next week storm sewer work will begin.
• Stage C2 – Next week (6/26) removals will begin. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View all project updates.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage B3 – This week concrete curb and gutter and concrete driveways were completed. Next week street paving will begin.

• Stage D1 – Water service work continued this week. Next week water service installation will continue and residents will be taken off temporary water.

• Stage L1 – This week water service work was completed and curb and gutter was installed on Elmwood. Next week street paving will begin on Elmwood.

• Stage L2, L3 – Water service installation began this week and curb and gutter was installed on Larchwood Drive north of The Strand. Next week water service installation will be complete and street paving will begin north of The Strand.
• Stage L4 – Water service work will be completed when water main is completed in stages L2 and L3.

• Stage M1 – Contractor driving sheeting and piling for the next few weeks. 
• Stage C1 – This week pavement and topsoil were removed. Next week water main and sanitary sewer work will begin.
• Stage C2 – In two weeks (6/26) removals will begin. 

Concrete curb and gutter

• Concrete has a seven day cure time, meaning you will not have access to your driveway for seven days.
• Once the contractor has determined the concrete has achieved the proper strength, your driveway will be ramped with gravel so you can access it.
• During the seven day cure time, please park on the even numbered side of the street as close as possible to the curb or on adjacent streets not currently under construction. This will allow for emergency vehicle access.
• If you have special needs, please contact AJ Soland at 612-202-2392

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View all project updates.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage B3 – This week road grading began. Next week curb and gutter and concrete driveway installation will begin.

• Stage D1 – Water main work was completed this week and water services began. Next week water service installation will continue and residents will be taken off temporary water.

• Stage L1 – This week the contractor completed water main work. Next week water services will be completed.

• Stage L2, L3 – Water main work will continue for the next 2 weeks.

• Stage L4 – Water service work will be completed when water main is completed in stages L2 and L3.

• Stage M1 – Contractor driving sheeting for the next few weeks. 
• Stage C1 – This week temp water installation began. Next week pavement and topsoil removals will begin. (see map)

Concrete curb and gutter

• Concrete has a seven day cure time, meaning you will not have access to your driveway for seven days.
• Once the contractor has determined the concrete has achieved the proper strength, your driveway will be ramped with gravel so you can access it.
• During the seven day cure time, please park on the even numbered side of the street as close as possible to the curb or on adjacent streets not currently under construction. This will allow for emergency vehicle access.
• If you have special needs, please contact AJ Soland at 612-202-2392

June 5, 2023

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage B3 – This week road grading will begin.

• Stage D1 – Last week the contractor continued water main installation. This week water main installation will be completed and water service installation will begin.

• Stage L1 – Storm sewer work was completed and water main installation resumed last week. This week water main installation will continue.

• Stage L2, L3 – Last week water main install began. Water main work will continue this week.  

• Stage L4 – Last week the contractor completed sanitary sewer main installation and water main installation while water service installation began. This week water service installation will continue.

• Stage M1 – Last week the contractor began driving sheeting for the retaining wall on Minnetonka Boulevard. For the next few weeks the contractor will drive sheeting and pile. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View all project updates.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage B3 – Storm sewer installation is complete and all homes are off temporary water. Next week road grading will begin.
• Stage D1 – This week the contractor continued water main installation. Next week water main installation will continue.
• Stage L1 – Water services were connected this week and storm sewer work began. Storm sewer will be completed next week.
• Stage L2, L3 – This week homes were placed on temporary water. Next week water main install will begin.
• Stage L4 – This week the contractor completed topsoil reclamation and pavement removals and began sanitary sewer installation. Next week sanitary sewer installation will be completed and water main installation will begin.

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stages A2, A3, A4, B1, B2 – Sod placement was completed this week. There is no schedule yet for the final layer of pavement.
• Stage B3 – Water main and services were completed this week. Next week storm sewer installation will begin.
• Stage D1 – This week the contractor continued water main installation. Next week water main installation will continue.
• Stage L1 – This week the contractor continued installing water main. Water services will begin next week.
• Stage L2, L3 – In the next week the contractor will place homes on temporary water and begin water main installation.
• Stage L4 – Next week pavement and boulevard removals will begin. Sanitary sewer main replacement will also begin late in the week.

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stages A2, A3, A4, B1, B2 – Sod placement began this week. Next week sod placement will be completed. There is no schedule yet for the final layer of pavement

• Stage B3 – This week water main installation continued. Next week water services and storm sewer installation will begin.

• Stage D1 – This week the contractor continued water main installation and began storm sewer installation. Next week, water main installation will continue.

• Stage L1 – This week the contractor installed water main and will continue to do so for next week.  

• Stage L2, L3 – In the next 2 weeks the contractor will place homes on temporary water and begin water main installation.

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

Irrigation Repair

• If you are in an area that is will receive sod this spring (A2, A3, A4, B1, B2), spring is a great time to schedule irrigation repairs prior to installation of sod.
• Installing/repairing irrigation prior to sod placement is preferred but not required.
• If you have any questions please contact AJ Soland 612-202-2392. 

View all project updates.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stages A2, A3, A4, B1, B2 – Final grading began this week. Next week sod placement will begin. There is no schedule yet for the final layer of pavement

• Stage B3 – This week some homes were connected to temporary water and water main installation began. Next week, water main install will continue.

• Stage D1 – This week some homes were put on temporary water, water main installation began. Next week, water main installation will continue.

• Stage L1 – This week the contractor began putting homes on temporary water. Next week, water main installation will begin.

• Stage L2, L3 – In the next 2 weeks the contractor will place homes on temporary water and begin water main installation.

• Remaining Project Stages – This week tree removals were suspended, removals will continue when Minnetonka Boulevard private utility work is complete. 

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stages A2, A3, A4, B1, B2 – Last fall, soils in these stages were temporarily stabilized; sod will be installed this spring when it becomes available. There is no schedule yet for the final layer of pavement
• Stage B3 – This week the contractor installed the temporary water main, salvaged topsoil, removed pavement, relocated mailboxes and tree removal began. Next week, homes will be put on temporary water and water main installation will begin.
• Stage D1 – This week the contractor installed the temporary water main. Next week, homes will be put on temporary water and water main installation will begin.
• Stage L1 – This week the contractor installed temporary water main, salvaged topsoil, removed pavement, relocated mailboxes and tree removal began. Next week, homes will be put on temporary water and water main installation will begin.
• Stage L2 – This week pit locations were marked for removal, mailboxes were relocated and tree removal began. In the coming weeks water main installation will begin.
• Remaining Project Stages – This week tree removal began. 

Irrigation Repair

• If you are in an area that is will receive sod this spring (A2, A3, A4, B1, B2), spring is a great time to schedule irrigation repairs prior to installation of sod.
• Installing/repairing irrigation prior to sod placement is preferred but not required.
• If you have any questions please contact AJ Soland 612-202-2392. 

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter, private utility companies worked to move overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stages A1, T1, T2, T3, T4 – Stages completed in 2022
• Stages A2, A3, A4, B1, B2 – Last fall, soils in these stages were temporarily stabilized; sod will be installed this spring when it becomes available. There is no schedule yet for the final layer of pavement.
• Stages B3, D1, L1, L2 – Next week, the contractor will begin preparation for 2023 work. This will include saw cutting pavement, temp water main installation and tree removals if weather permits.
• Remaining Project Stages – Next week tree removal will begin if weather permits. 

Irrigation Repair

• If you are in an area that is will receive sod this spring (A2, A3, A4, B1, B2), spring is a great time to schedule irrigation repairs prior to installation of sod.
• Installing/repairing irrigation prior to sod placement is preferred but not required.
• If you have any questions please contact AJ Soland 612-202-2392. 

Minnetonka Boulevard Project

• Over the winter private utility companies worked to convert overhead power and communication lines underground in advance of the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail construction.
• This work is scheduled to be completed in May.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage A1- Stage complete.
• Stage A2- Final paving was completed last week for all streets in this stage excluding a portion of The Strand which will be completed next year. This week manhole castings will be raised on The Strand, and the remaining mailboxes will be installed. Next week the contractor will install a temporary asphalt wedge to protect the curb through the winter. 
• Stage A3 and A4 - Last week asphalt driveways, topsoil placement and temporary hydromulch was applied. This week manhole castings will be raised and mailboxes will be reinstalled. Next week, the contractor will install a temporary asphalt wedge to protect the curb through the winter.
• Stage T1 and T2- Stages complete.
• Stage T3- Final paving was completed last week. This stage is complete.
• Stage T4-Final paving was completed last week. No additional work is scheduled for the remainder of 2022. Sod will be placed on The Strand in the spring of 2023 when weather allows.
• Stage B1 and B2- Last week asphalt driveways, topsoil and temporary hydromulch was applied. This week manhole castings will be raised and mailboxes will be reinstalled. Next week the contractor will install a temporary wedge to protect the curb through the winter.

Minnetonka Boulevard project

• CenterPoint Energy has begun work replacing gas mains along Minnetonka Boulevard from Woodlawn Avenue to Tonkawood Road. This work is being completed independent of the city's project and contract. For more information about this project, visit CenterPoint Energy's website, or call 612-321-5369 or 612-321-5546. You can also contact CenterPoint directly by email.

View all project updates.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage A1- Stage complete.
• Stage A2- Final paving has been rescheduled to next week. 
• Stage A3- This week the initial layer of pavement was completed and asphalt driveway paving and topsoil placement began. Next week asphalt driveways and topsoil placement will be completed.
• Stage A4- The initial layer of pavement was completed, asphalt driveways were paved and topsoil placement began this week. Next week topsoil placement will be completed and the final layer of paving is scheduled to be completed.
• Stage T1 and T2- Stages complete.
• Stage T3- Final paving has been rescheduled to next week.
• Stage T4- Final paving has been rescheduled to next week for Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. The contractor completed asphalt driveways and began topsoil placement this week on The Strand. Next week the contractor will complete topsoil placement and is scheduled to complete the final layer of road pavement.
• Stage B1 and B2- This week the initial layer of pavement was completed and asphalt driveway paving began. Next week asphalt driveways will be completed and topsoil placement will begin.

Minnetonka Boulevard project

• CenterPoint Energy has begun work replacing gas mains along Minnetonka Boulevard from Woodlawn Avenue to Tonkawood Road. This work is being completed independent of the city's project and contract. For more information about this project, visit CenterPoint Energy's website, or call 612-321-5369 or 612-321-5546. You can also contact CenterPoint directly by email.

• Stage A1- Stage complete.
• Stage A2- Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 31. 
• Stage A3- This week the contractor completed curb and gutter and pond grading. Next week road grading will be complete and the initial layer of pavement will be placed and topsoil placement will begin.
• Stage A4- Curb and gutter installation and road grading were completed this week. Next week the initial layer of pavement will be placed and topsoil placement will begin.
• Stage T1 and T2- Stages complete.
• Stage T3- Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 31. 
• Stage T4- Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 31 for Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. The contractor completed curb and gutter and road grading this week on The Strand. Next week the contractor will pave the initial layer of asphalt on The Strand and begin installing topsoil. 
• Stage B1- This week curb and gutter installation was completed along with road grading. Next week the initial layer of pavement will be completed and topsoil placement will begin.
• Stage B2- Curb and gutter installation was completed this week and final road grading began. Next week the road grading will be completed and the initial layer of pavement will be placed.

• Stage A1-This stage is complete.
• Stage A2- Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 24. 
• Stage A3- This week the contractor began installing curb and gutter, while pond grading and wall construction continued. Next week pond grading, wall construction and concrete work will continue.
• Stage A4- Curb and gutter installation began this week. Next week concrete work will continue.
• Stage T1 and T2- Stages complete.
• Stage T3- Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 24. 
• Stage T4- Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 24 for Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. The contractor began installation of curb and gutter this week on The Strand. Next week concrete work will be completed on The Strand. 
• Stage B1- This week curb and gutter installation began. Next week concrete work will continue.
• Stage B2- Curb and gutter installation began this week and will continue next week.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage A1-This stage is complete.
• Stage A2- Sod placement and manhole casting was completed this week. Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 24. 
• Stage A3- Road grading was completed while wall construction continued. Construction will be completed next week; along with pond grading and curb and gutter installation.
• Stage A4-Road grading was completed this week. Curb and gutter installation begins next week.
• Stage T1 and T2- Stages complete.
• Stage T3-Sod placement was completed this week. Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 24. 
• Stage T4- Sod placement was completed on Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way this week. Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 24 for Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. The contractor completed road grading on The Strand this week. Curb and gutter installation will begin on The Strand next week. 
• Stage B1- All utility work was completed this week., and the contractor began road grading. Road grading will be completed next week, and if time permits curb and gutter installation may begin. 

Concrete curb and gutter

• Concrete has a seven day cure time, meaning you will not have access to your driveway for seven days.
• Once the contractor has determined the concrete has achieved the proper strength, your driveway will be ramped with gravel so you can access it.
• During the seven day cure time, please park on the even numbered side of the street as close as possible to toe curb or on adjacent streets not currently under construction. This will allow for emergency vehicle access.
• If you have special needs, please contact AJ Soland at 612-202-2392

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage A1- Final paving is complete
• Stage A2- Asphalt driveway paving was completed this week, and mailboxes were reinstalled. Next week the contractor will begin sod placement and raise manhole castings. 
• Stage A3-Storm sewer installation was completed, road grading continued, wall construction and pond grading began this week. Next week the contractor will complete road grading and continue pond grading and wall construction.
• Stage A4- The contractor completed storm sewer installation this week. Road grading begins next week.
• Stage T1 and T2- Final paving completed.
• Stage T3- Asphalt driveway paving was completed this week, and mailboxes were reinstalled. The contractor will begin sod placement next week.
• Stage T4- This week the contractor completed asphalt driveway paving, reinstalled mailboxes and raised manhole castings on Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. The contractor will begin sod placement on Moorland Road, Moorland City and Tonka Way next week. The contractor completed storm sewer installation on The Strand this week, and began road grading. Grading will be completed on The Strand next week.
• Stage B1-Storm sewer was completed this week. Grading will begin next week.
• Stage B2- The contractor completed water main installation and sanitary sewer installation on Druid Lane this week. Next week, the contractor will continue water service installation and begin storm sewer installation on Druid Lane. This week on Woodcroft Drive and Linden Drive the contractor completed pavement removals and began water main installation. Next week on Woodcroft and Linden the contractor will complete water main and begin water services and storm sewer. 

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage A1- The contractor raised manhole castings this week. Final paving is scheduled for next week.
• Stage A2- Initial paving was completed this week. Boulevard grading and topsoil placement also began. Next week asphalt driveway paving will begin. 
• Stage A3- Storm sewer installation continued this week. Next week the contractor will finish storm sewer and begin grading.
• Stage A4- Water main installation and services were completed this week. Next week storm sewer installation will be completed. 
• Stage T1 and T2- No update this week. Final paving is scheduled for next week.
• Stage T3- This week boulevard grading and topsoil placement was completed and asphalt driveway paving began. Next week asphalt driveway paving will be completed.
• Stage T4- This week the contractor completed boulevard grading, topsoil placement and asphalt driveway paving began on Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. Next week the contractor will complete asphalt driveway paving on Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. The contractor will complete storm sewer installation on The Strand next week, and begin road grading.
• Stage B1- Water main and water services were completed this week and storm sewer installation began. Next week storm sewer will be complete and road grading will begin. 
• Stage B2- This week on Druid Lane the contractor connected homes to temp water and began water main installation. Next week on Druid Lane the contractor will continue water main installation and begin sanitary main installation. Next week the contractor will begin removals on Woodcroft Drive.

View the map for the Tonka-Woodcroft work area.

• Stage A1- The contractor will raise manhole castings next week. Final paving is scheduled for Oct. 3.
• Stage A2- Final road grading and paving began this week. The initial paving will be completed by next week. 
• Stage A3- Water main installation and water service installation was completed this week, while storm sewer installation began. Storm sewer installation should be completed next week. 
• Stage A4- Water main installation began this week. Water main installation will be completed and water service installation will begin next week. 
• Stage T1 and T2- Manhole castings were raised to final grade this week. Final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 3.
• Stage T3- Final road grading and initial paving was completed this week. The contractor will begin asphalt paving next week.
• Stage T4- The contractor completed final road grading and initial paving this week on Moorland Road, Moorland Circle and Tonka Way. Next week, the contractor will begin asphalt driveway paving. The contractor will complete storm sewer installation on The Strand next week, and begin road grading.
• Stage B1- The contractor installed the water main this week. Water services and storm sewer installation begins next week. 
• Stage B2- Topsoil and pavement removal began this week, and temporary water was installed. Homes will be switched onto temporary water next week, and water main installation will begin. 

• Stage A1- The contractor raised valves this week. Next week the contractor will raise manhole castings. Final paving scheduled for the week of Sept. 26. 
• Stage A2- Road grading was completed this week. Curb and gutter and concrete driveway installation began. Next week the contractor will complete curb and gutter and concrete driveways. Final road grading and pond grading will begin. Paving is scheduled for the week of Sept. 26. 
• Stage A3- This week the contractor began water main installation and completed sanitary sewer repairs. Next week water main installation will continue and storm sewer installation will begin.
• Stage A4- Sanitary sewer installation began this week. Next week water main installation will begin.
• Stage T1 and T2- Manhole castings will be raised to final grade next week. Final paving is scheduled for the week of Sept. 26.
• Stage T3-Contractors installed curb and gutter and concrete driveways this week. Next week the contracto will begin final road grading. Final paving is scheduled for the week of Sept. 26.
• Stage T4-This week utility work on The Strand continued while curb and concrete driveways were completed on Moorland Drive and Moorland Circle. The contractor will begin final road grading next week. Final paving is scheduled for the week of Sept. 26.
• Stage B1- This week pavement and topsoil removals were completed and utility work began. Next week utility work will continue.
• Stage B2- Mailbox removal and temporary water installation will occur next week. Topsoil removal will begin if time permits.

Mailbox removal

• The city's contractor will remove all mailboxes in the area and set them on the lawn for homeowners to store until the installation phase.
• A temporary mailbox bank will be installed at a location determined by the post office, and will be communicated to residents prior to the removal.

• Stage A1- Last sod placement was completed. This week the contractor will raise valves and manhole castings. 
• Stage A2- Last week the contractor completed storm sewer and continued road grading. This week road grading will be complete and curb and gutter installation will begin. Pond grading will also begin.
• Stage A3- Last week the contractor began water main installation. This week water main installation will continue and sanitary sewer and storm sewer installation will begin.
• Stage A4- Last week, temporary water main was completed and water main work began. This week sanitary sewer installation will begin.
• Stage T1- Last week sod placement was completed. There is no worked scheduled this week.
• Stage T2- Last week raising valves was completed. There is no worked scheduled this week.
• Stage T3- This week the contractor will be installing curb and gutter.
• Stage T4- Last week utility work on Moorland Road and Moorland Circle were complete and grading began. This week utility work will continue on The Strand while Moorland Road and Moorland Circle will have curb and gutter installed.
• Stage B1- Last week temporary water was completed. This week pavement and topsoil removals will begin.

Concrete Curb and Gutter

• Concrete has a seven day cure time, this means you will not have access in and out of your driveway for seven days.
• Once the contractor has deemed the concrete has achieved the required strength, your driveway will be ramped with gravel so you can access it.
• During the seven day cure time, please park on the even number side of the street as close as possible to the curb or on adjacent streets not currently under construction. This will allow for emergency vehicle access.
• If you have special access needs please contact AJ Soland at 612-202-2392.

Minnetonka Boulevard project

• CenterPoint Energy has begun work replacing gas mains along Minnetonka Boulevard from Woodlawn Avenue to Tonkawood Road. This work is being completed independent of the city's project and contract. For more information about this project, visit CenterPoint Energy's website, or call 612-321-5369 or 612-321-5546. You can also contact CenterPoint directly by email.

Please refer to this map for the locations of stages A1, A2, T1 ,T2 ,T3 and T4.

• Stage A1- This week sod placement began and mailboxes were installed. Next week, sod placement will be completed.
• Stage A2- This week the contractor completed sanitary sewer and water main installation and road grading began. Next week storm sewer will be completed and road grading will continue.
• Stage A3- This week the contractor continued installing temporary water main and removals began. Next week temporary water and removals will be completed and water main installation will begin.
• Stage A4- This week the contractor continued installing temporary water main and removals began. Next week temporary water and removals will continue.
• Stage T1- This week sod placement continued. Next week sod placement will be completed.
• Stage T2- This week there was no activity. Next week the contractor will raise valves and manhole castings in preparation for final paving.
• Stage T3- No work was performed in this stage this week. Curb and gutter installation is expected to begin the week of 9/12.
• Stage T4- Utility work will continue through next week. Road grading may begin towards the end of the week.
• Stage B1- Temporary water was installed this week and will continue next week. Pavement and boulevard removals are expected to begin the week of 9/12.

The contractor material storage area on Hillside Terrace will be opened to traffic next week.

Property owners that live south of The Strand are encouraged to use Hillside Terrace and Larchwood Drive to enter and exit the neighborhood while construction activity is ongoing on Stages A2, A3, A4, and B1.

Minnetonka Boulevard project

CenterPoint Energy has begun work replacing gas mains along Minnetonka Boulevard from Woodlawn Avenue to Tonkawood Road. This work is being completed independent of the city's project and contract. For more information about this project, visit CenterPoint Energy's website, or call 612-321-5369 or 612-321-5546. You can also contact CenterPoint directly by email.

Please refer to this map for the locations of stages A1, A2, T1 ,T2 ,T3 and T4.

• Stage A1- Driveway paving was completed. Next week, sod placement will begin along with mailbox installation
• Stage A2- This week and next week the contractor will continue to install sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains. Road grading will begin.
• Stage A3- Temporary water main installation began and mailbox removal was completed this week. Next week, topsoil and pavement removals begin. 
• Stage A4- This week temporary water main installation began and mailbox removal was completed. 
• Stage T1 - This week driveway paving was completed and sod placement began. Next week sod placement will be completed.
• Stage T2- This week driveway paving was completed. The contractor will raise water valves to grade next week.
• Stage T3- No work was performed in this stage this week. Curb and gutter installation is expected in the next 2 - 3 weeks.
• Stage T4- Utility work will continue for the next few weeks.
• Groveland School Pedestrian Crossing- Restoration to be completed in the next week.

Mailbox removal

• The city's contractor will remove all mailboxes in the area and set them on the lawn for homeowners to store until the installation phase.
• A temporary mailbox bank will be installed at a location determined by the post office, and will be communicated to residents prior to the removal.

Mailbox installation

• The city's contractor will install previously removed mailboxes as close to the original location as possible.
• Place the mailbox you wish to have reinstalled by the contractor on your lawn in a visible area.

Minnetonka Boulevard project

CenterPoint Energy has begun work replacing gas mains along Minnetonka Boulevard from Woodlawn Avenue to Tonkawood Road. This work is being completed independent of the city's project and contract. For more information about this project, visit CenterPoint Energy's website, or call 612-321-5369 or 612-321-5546. You can also contact CenterPoint directly by email.

Please refer to this map for the locations of stages A1, A2, T1 ,T2 ,T3 and T4.

• Stage A1- This week road paving was completed and driveway paving began. Next week, driveway paving will be completed. Topsoil placement will begin, along with mailbox installation.
• Stage A2- This week and next week the contractor will continue to install sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains
• Stage A3- Next week topsoil, pavement removal temporary water main installation and mailbox removal will begin. 
• Stage A4- Next week, temporary water main installation and mailbox removal will begin.
• Stage T1 and T2-This week road paving was completed, driveway paving and topsoil placement began. Next week driveway paving and topsoil placement will be completed and mailbox installation will begin. 
• Stage T3- This week rough grading was completed. Next week no work is scheduled. 
• Stage T4-This week utility work began and will continue for the next few weeks.
• Groveland School Pedestrian Crossing- Concrete work, striping and pedestrian push buttons were installed and are now operational. Restoration to be completed next week. 

Mailbox removal

• The city's contractor will remove all mailboxes in the area and set them on the lawn for homeowners to store until the installation phase.
• A temporary mailbox bank will be installed at a location determined by the post office, and will be communicated to residents prior to the removal.

Mailbox installation

• The city's contractor will install previously removed mailboxes as close to the original location as possible.
• Place the mailbox you wish to have reinstalled by the contractor on your lawn in a visible area.

Minnetonka Boulevard project

CenterPoint Energy has begun work replacing gas mains along Minnetonka Boulevard from Woodlawn Avenue to Tonkawood Road. This work is being completed independent of the city's project and contract. For more information about this project, visit CenterPoint Energy's website, or call 612-321-5369 or 612-321-5546. You can also contact CenterPoint directly by email.

Concrete Curb and Gutter

• Concrete has a seven day cure time, this means you will not have access in and out of your driveway for seven days.
• Once the contractor has deemed the concrete has achieved the required strength, your driveway will be ramped with gravel so you can access it.
• During the seven day cure time, please park on the even number side of the street as close as possible to the curb or on adjacent streets not currently under construction. This will allow for emergency vehicle access.
• If you have special access needs please contact AJ Soland at 612-202-2392.

Please refer to this map for the locations of stages A1, A2, T1 ,T2 ,T3 and T4.

• Stage A1- This week curb and gutter and concrete driveways will be completed. Next week fine grading and road paving will begin
• Stage A2- This week and next week the contractor will continue to install sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains
• Stage A3- Topsoil removal will begin next week. 
• Stage T1 and T2- Concrete driveways will be completed this week. Fine grading and road paving begins next week.
• Stage T3- This week, sanitary sewer and water main installation was completed this week, and water service installation began. Water services will be completed and storm sewer installation begins next week.
• Stage T4- Topsoil and pavement reclamation was completed this week. Next week underground utility work begins.
• Groveland School Pedestrian Crossing- Concrete work continues at this location and should be completed next week. 

Concrete Curb and Gutter

• Concrete has a seven day cure time, this means you will not have access in and out of your driveway for seven days.
• Once the contractor has deemed the concrete has achieved the required strength, your driveway will be ramped with gravel so you can access it.
• During the seven day cure time, please park on the even number side of the street as close as possible to the curb or on adjacent streets not currently under construction. This will allow for emergency vehicle access.
• If you have special access needs please contact AJ Soland at 612-202-2392.

Please refer to this map for the locations of stages A1, A2, T1 ,T2 ,T3 and T4.

• Stage A1- Curb and gutter will be completed this week.
• Stage A2- Last week the contractor installed sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main, and will continue through this week.
• Stage T1- Last week the contractor completed curb and gutter and will install concrete driveways this week.
• Stage T2- Last week road grading was completed and curb and gutter installation began. This week the contractor will complete curb and gutter and concrete driveways.
• Stage T3- Last week temporary water main installation and pavement removals were completed. This week sanitary, storm sewer, and water main installation will begin.
• Stage T4- This week topsoil and pavement reclamation will begin.
• Groveland School Pedestrian Crossing- Last week the contractor completed removals and began concrete work. This week concrete work will be completed. 

Please refer to this map for the locations of stages A1, A2, T1 ,T2 ,T3 and T4.

• Stage A1- Last week the contractor completed road grading. This week the contractor will install curb and gutter.
• Stage A2- Last week sanitary and water main installation began and will continue through this week.
• Stage T1- Last week the contractor completed road grading. This week the contractor will install curb and gutter.
• Stage T2- Last week utility work was completed. This week the contractor will begin road grading.
• Stage T3- Last week temporary water main installation began. This week temporary water main installation continues and pavement and topsoil reclamation will begin.
• Stage T4- Next week work on temporary water main and pavement and topsoil reclamation will begin.
• Groveland School Pedestrian Crossing- Removals and concrete work will begin this week.

Concrete Curb and Gutter

• Concrete has a seven day cure time, this means you will not have access in and out of your driveway for seven days.
• Once the contractor has deemed the concrete has achieved the required strength, your driveway will be ramped with gravel so you can access it.
• During the seven day cure time, please park on the even number side of the street as close as possible to the curb or on adjacent streets not currently under construction. This will allow for emergency vehicle access.
• If you have special access needs please contact AJ Soland at 612-202-2392.

Please refer to this map for the locations of sections A1, A2, T1 ,T2 and T3.

• Section A1- This week the contractor completed all utility work. Next week, the contractor will begin road grading.
• Section A2 -This week, the contractor finished connecting homes to the temporary water service and began installing news water and sanitary mains. Next week, water and sanitary main installation will continue.
• Section T1- Road grading will continue through next week.
• Section T2- This week, the contractor will begin temporary water installation. Next week storm sewer installation will begin.
• Section T3- Next week, the contractor will begin temporary water installation. The following week, the contractor will remove topsoil and pavement.
• Groveland School Pedestrian Crossing will begin next week in preparation for the new median and crossing. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Please refer to this map for the locations of sections A1, A2, T1 and T2.

• Section A1- This week the contractor completed water service installation and continued storm sewer installation. Next week, the contractor will complete storm sewer, start reconnecting homes to new water services and if time and weather permit, begin road grading.  
• Section A2 - This week the contractor began removing pavement in advance of utility installation. Next week the contractor will begin sanitary and water main installation. 
• Section T1- This week the contractor completed all utility work. Next week the contractor will begin road grading. 
• Section T2- This week the temporary water main was installed. Connections to the temporary service have been completed. Pavement removals are also complete. Next week the contractor will begin installation of water main. 

Stay safe in our construction zones. Please remember to:

• Drive slow. Keep an eye out for construction equipment and personnel.
• Watch your step while walking through the project and consider alternate routes.
• Keep away from construction equipment, trenches, and stockpiles.

Please refer to this map for the locations of sections A1, A2, T1 and T2.

• Section A1- This week, the contractor completed sanitary sewer and water main installation. Water service installation has begun. Next week, the contractor will continue installing water services.
• Section A2 - This week, temporary water installation began. Pavement removal has been postponed to next week. Temporary water installation will continue next week.
• Section T1- The contractor completed sanitary sewer and water service installation. Storm sewer installation is ongoing. Next week, the contractor will continue storm sewer installation and begin road grading.
• Section T2- Temporary water installation began this week. Pavement removal has been postponed to next week. Temporary water installation will continue next week. 

The map for the project sections has been updated. Work will begin in sections A2 and T2 next week. 

• In section A1, the contractor continues to install sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains. 
• The contractor began installation of sanitary sewer, water service and storm sewer in section T1
• Next week, pavement removal and temporary water main installation will begin in sections A2 and T2. See updated map for details.
• Next week in section A1, the contractor will complete installation of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains. Work on water service will begin.
• Next week in section T1, the contractor will complete sanitary and water services and continue storm sewer installation.

This week in the stage A1 section of the project, the contractor installed water and sanitary mains. They also began storm sewer installation. In stage T1, the contractor completed sanitary and water main work.

Next week in stage A1, the contractor will continue water main, sanitary and storm sewer installation. In stage T1, the contractor will begin water service and storm sewer installation. 

Click here to see a map of the stage A1 and stage T1 project areas.

This week the contractor began installation of the new water main and sanitary sewer main in stages A1 and T1. Next week, the process of installing water and sewer mains continue.

Project staff would like to remind residents to use caution while mowing or trimming near the temporary water mains. Accidental damage to these systems affects water supplies to all homes in the area, as the system needs to be shut down completely for repairs. Temporary water is only in place for three to four weeks, and will not cause permanent damage to lawns. If you have a contractor that provides lawn care, please pass this information along to them as well.  

This week, temporary water main and services in phases A1 and T1 were installed and connected to homes in advance of removal of the existing water main. The contractor will be working with residents to connect the temporary water services to homes.

As the contractor begins work on the water main, temporary shutdowns will be necessary. Residents will be notified individually if they will be without water during a shutdown.

Next week, the contractor will begin removing and replacing sanitary sewer and water main in stages  in stages A1 and T1. 

This week topsoil reclamation, pavement removal and temporary water main installation began in stages A1 and T1. This process will continue into next week. Following the completion of the temporary water main installation, the city's contractor will begin connecting homes to the temporary water system. If time permits, the contactor will begin removal of existing water main and installation of the new water main.

The contractor will be closing a portion of Hillside Terrace between Fairlawn Drive and Hazelmoor Place for storage and staging materials.

This week, tree removals began along portions of The Strand, Croftview Terrace, Meadow Lane, Woodcroft Drive, Moorland Road, Moorland Circle, Tonka Lane and Steele Street.

In stages A1 and T1, the contractor will begin pavement removal, topsoil reclamation and temporary water main installation. This process is expected to begin next week.

Construction will begin on the first stage of the Tonka-Woodcroft Improvements Project on May 16. Work will be completed in multiple stages from May 2022 to October 2023. Each stage of construction is expected to last 8 - 12 weeks. This schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change. See the project newsletter for more information and construction stages.

Regular updates will appear on this webpage. You can also subscribe to email or text updates.

The Tonka-Woodcroft Improvements Project, which also includes the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail Project, is on the Minnetonka City Council’s Mar. 21, 2022 agenda. The Council will be asked to review bids and award the construction contract.

Construction information and schedule will be communicated via a newsletter mailing and future project page updates. Stay tuned for more information.

Bid posting closed on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The original bid posting is posted below.

Deadline: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Location: Submit bid online at http://www.questcdn.com
Bids will be opened and read aloud at Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN  55345

Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.questcdn.com for a fee of $40.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the BIDDING DOCUMENTS link and by entering bid document No. 8106950 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page.   

Direct inquiries to Project Manager Matt Blazer, P.E. at 612-756-4823 or matt.blazer@bolton-menk.com. No questions will be answered within 48 hours of bid opening.  

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Jan. 7, 2022

The Tonka-Woodcroft Improvements Project, which also includes the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail Project, is on the Minnetonka City Council’s Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 agenda. The council will be asked to accept plans and specifications and authorize bidding for the project.

The Tonka-Woodcroft Improvements Project is on the Minnetonka City Council’s Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 agenda. The council will be asked to review the feasibility study and consider moving forward with the final design.