Overlay projects extend the life of the existing roadway. Each summer, Minnetonka Public Works overlays new asphalt on city streets due normal to wear and tear. City engineers review street quality and select streets for maintenance based on the city's street management plan. Depending on street condition, streets are typically overlaid every 15-20 years. Residents are not assessed for these projects.

Access to properties will be maintained throughout the project. The exception is if curb and gutter need replacing in front of your driveway. You will be contacted by Public Works two to three days before the project begins in this case.

Public Works staff will direct drivers during the milling and overlay process, and will assist residents as they navigate to their property.

Street overlay projects proceed as follows:

Pre-phase

• Sections of settling or failed concrete curb and gutter are removed and replaced. The right of way may be impacted in this process. Yards and landscaping will be restored after completion

Phase one 

• The road is milled down approximately 1.5 inches along the curb line. Drainage issues are reviewed in this phase

Phase two

• Manholes and gate valves are raised to accommodate new the new layers of asphalt.

Phase three 

• A new layer of asphalt is applied to the roadway.

View the map to see the 2024 overlay projects.

Preparing for overlay projects

• The city will place No Parking signs along the street where crews will perform maintenance.
• Please keep vehicles off the street during maintenance.
• Garbage and recycling cans must be placed on driveways, not on the street.
• Remove all portable basketball hoops, or other items off the street during maintenance.
• Contact Minnetonka Public Works with other concerns.

Project updates (as of Oct. 19, 2024)

Project contacts

• Andrew Sanvick, Streets Field Supervisor, 952-988-8413
• Darin Ellingson, Street and Park Operations Manager, 952-988-8414

Project documents

• 2024 project map
• Project mailer