• Installation of plantings and restoration work between YMCA Lane and Plymouth Road began this week and will continue into next week.
  • See progress photo.
• Final restoration of turf areas will be completed over the coming month.

• Installation of signal systems and pedestrian crossings has been completed.

• Sidewalk patching will be finished next week.

• Trail paving, concrete sidewalk and concrete trail installation are complete.
• Irrigation will be installed over the next few weeks, with landscaping to follow.

• The Plymouth Road turn lane has been paved and median reconstruction will begin Monday.
• Concrete sidewalk installation will continue through next week, as will restoration work (seeding and topsoil).
• Trail paving is scheduled for completion next week.

As construction resumes on Ridgedale Drive, between Plymouth Road and YMCA Lane, please be aware of temporary traffic control and signage. We thank you for your patience as we complete this important work.

• Concrete work is underway and will continue through next week.
• Decorative brick paving will begin next week.
• Trail paving will begin the week of May 17.
• The Plymouth Road north-bound right turn lane will also be paved the week of May 17.

• Ridgedale Drive will open this Thursday, Nov. 19 at some point between 6-9 a.m., with the following exceptions:
  • Eastbound and westbound left-most turn lanes will be closed until the permanent traffic signal system is installed.
    
    
  • The signal system will be complete in the coming weeks, at which time turn lane closures will be removed.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Road sign installation is complete.
  • Road striping is tentatively scheduled for next week, as weather permits.
    
    
• Stage 3B construction (new map)
  • Next week, Ridgedale Drive will fully open to traffic from Plymouth Road to Wayzata Boulevard.
  • Paving and road sign installation are complete.
  • Installation of the Plymouth Road/Ridgedale Drive traffic signal system is underway.
  • Construction of seat walls is underway and scheduled for completion next week.
  • Road striping is tentatively scheduled for next week, as weather permits.
  • See the new access map for this stage of construction.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Sidewalk and pedestrian ramp installation is complete.
  • The final layer of asphalt will be installed this Saturday, Oct. 31.
    • Please be aware of flaggers and follow signs as this work is completed.
  • Signage and road striping will follow in the coming weeks, as weather permits.
    
    
• Stage 3B construction (new map)
  • Road grading is complete.
  • Curb and gutter installation, as well as paving, will take place next week.
  • See the new access map for this stage of construction.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • All underground utility work and private utility relocation has been completed.
  • Road grading and curb and gutter installation were completed this week.
  • Paving is scheduled for completion next Wednesday, Oct. 21, at which time section 3A will open to traffic.
    
    
• Stage 3B construction (new map)
  • Existing roadway pavement will be removed next week.
  • Road grading will also begin next week.
  • See the new access map for this stage of construction.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Water main installation is complete.
  • Storm sewer installation is scheduled for completion next week.
  • Traffic signal system installation is underway.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Water main installation is scheduled for completion next week.
  • Storm sewer installation begins next week.
  • Sanitary sewer installation is complete.
  • Private utility relocation and pavement removal are ongoing.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Sewer and water main installation is underway and will continue into next week.
  • The relocation of communication lines is ongoing.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Water main and sanitary sewer installation begins next week.
  • Gas main relocation is complete, and communication lines are being relocated.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Water main and sanitary sewer replacement was delayed until the week of Aug. 24 due to private utility relocation.
  • Gas main and communication lines are being relocated.
• Stage 2 construction (map)
  • Landscaping and plants were installed this week.

• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Temporary traffic signals were installed at Ridgedale Drive and Plymouth Road.
  • Pavement removal is complete.
  • Water main, gas main and sanitary sewer replacement will begin next week and is expected to last 2-3 weeks.
• Stage 2B construction (map)
  • Landscape irrigation installation began.

• Stage 2B construction (map)
  • The final layer of asphalt was paved this week to complete Stage 2B construction.
• Stage 3A construction (map)
  • Stage 3A construction begins Monday, which requires a traffic shift. Please follow signs and drive carefully in the project area.
  • Temporary signs were installed at Ridgedale Drive and Plymouth Road.

• Stage 2B construction (map)
  • Final road paving is scheduled to take place Saturday, Aug. 1.
  • Landscaping is under way. Topsoil is being placed, with seeding to follow.
• CenterPoint Energy gas line replacement is expected to finish Monday, July 27.
• Stage 3A construction is expected to begin Monday, Aug. 3.

• Stage 2B construction (map)
  • Road grading and concrete installation is complete.
  • Paving the road is expected to begin today, with trail grading and paving to follow in the coming weeks.
• CenterPoint Energy gas line replacement continues and is expected to be finished next week.

• Stage 2B construction (map)
  • Road grading began this week.
  • Concrete curb and gutter installation is expected to begin today, with the sidewalk to follow next week.
  • Paving is scheduled to begin the week of July 20.
  • CenterPoint Energy gas line replacement continues.
• North of YMCA Lane
  • The sidewalk is finished, connecting this portion of the project to the section completed in 2019.

• Stage 2B construction (map)
  • Starting Wednesday, July 1, access to Ridgedale Mall will be closed south of JC Penney due to road and parking lot improvements. Use the new roundabout at Ridgedale Drive and YMCA Lane to access the mall. This map has been updated to reflect access changes.
  • Water main replacement is finished.
  • CenterPoint Energy gas line replacement will continue for approximately two weeks.
  • Once gas line replacement is finished, road grading and storm sewer installation will begin.
• North of YMCA Lane
  • Lighting has been installed and is operational.
  • Topsoil has been placed and will be seeded in the coming week. Planting will also begin soon.
  • Signs have been installed and road striping is finished.

• Stage 2B construction (map)
  • Water main replacement is expected to be finished today (Friday, June 19).
  • Storm sewer installation started today and will continue next week.
  • CenterPoint Energy gas line replacement will continue for approximately three weeks.
• North of YMCA Lane
  • Grading the topsoil is complete and ready for seed. Planting will begin next week.
  • Lighting installation began this week and will continue next week.

• The new roundabout on YMCA lane is finished and now open to traffic.
• Construction began west of YMCA Lane. View this map for details. Sign placement and milling the road are expected to begin today (Friday, June 12).
• Water main and storm sewer replacement is expected to begin Monday, June 15 and last one week.
• CenterPoint Energy gas line replacement continues (view map). Sidewalk, lighting and restoration also continues, as does landscaping and irrigation installation north of YMCA Lane.

• Starting Wednesday, June 10, traffic control and access to YMCA Lane will change and crews will begin removal work and utility installation. View this map for details.
• CenterPoint Energy will be replacing its gas line in the area shown on this map. Ridgedale Drive will remain open to two-way traffic adjacent to construction.
• Paving is complete on YMCA Lane, the new roundabout and east of the roundabout.
• Sidewalk, lighting and restoration continues.
• Landscaping and irrigation installation continues in the stage 1 area north of YMCA Lane.
• Business and apartment access (view map)
  • Use I-394 and Ridgedale Drive to access Ridgedale Center, Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel, YMCA and Ridgegate Apartments.
  • Use Plymouth Road and Ridgedale Drive to access Hennepin County Ridgedale Service Center and the other area apartment complexes.

• Stage 2 construction updates (view map)
  • Paving began this week and the first two layers are finished. The final layer will be paved next week.
  • Concrete curb and gutter installation is complete.
  • Sidewalk installation will begin next week.
  • Retaining wall construction continues.

• Stage 2 construction updates (view map)
  • Concrete curb and gutter installation continues.
  • Street paving is scheduled for next week.
  • Retaining wall construction and storm sewer lining is under way.
• Landscaping, including irrigation installation, is under way in Stage 1 (view map).
• Private utility relocation continues.

• Road reconstruction started this week, beginning with grading.
• Storm sewer installation is compete.
• Curb and gutter installation is expected to take place next week.
• Private utility companies continue to relocate their utilities to accommodate construction.

• Water main installation is complete for stage 2.
• Storm sewer installation will continue for two weeks.
• Private utility companies will relocate their utilities over the next two weeks to accommodate construction, including storm sewer installation and retaining wall construction.

• Pavement, curb and sidewalk removal is complete for stage 2.
• Private utility companies will begin relocating their utilities in the coming weeks to accommodate construction, including storm sewer installation and retaining wall construction.
• Water main and storm sewer installation will continue for 2-3 weeks.

• Tree removal is complete for stage 2.
• Pavement, curb and sidewalk removal began and will continue next week.  
• Water main and storm sewer installation will begin next week.  

The Ridgedale Drive Improvements Project is about to resume with Stage 2 construction. Stage 3 construction is scheduled for this summer, with final paving and cleanup expected to occur this fall.

Here’s what to expect as construction begins.

• This week, Centerpoint Energy will be performing gas service work along Ridgedale Drive.
  
  
• Construction is expected to begin Monday, March 30, with tree and pavement removal.
  
  
• Ridgedale Drive will close from YMCA to the South Frontage Road, along with a few access points to Ridgedale Center and area businesses. View a detailed stage 2 map. Please drive carefully in the project area and follow posted signs and detours.
  
  
• Business and apartment access (view map)
  • Use I-394 and Ridgedale Drive to access Ridgedale Center and Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel.
  • Use Plymouth Road and Ridgedale Drive to access the YMCA, Hennepin County Ridgedale Service Center and area apartment complexes.

• Stage 1 construction is complete and Ridgedale Drive and the south frontage road are open to all traffic. 
• Street light installation and CenterPoint Energy work will continue in the coming weeks and will result in temporary lane closures. Please follow signs and drive carefully. 
• Construction will resume with stages 2-3 in 2020.

• Crews are installing the final layer of pavement today (Friday, Nov. 1).
• Pavement markings and sign installation will take place over the next week.
• Grading and restoration behind the curb and lighting installation will continue over the next week.
• Stage 1 is expected to be finished on Nov. 8 and Ridgedale Drive will be open to all traffic. Construction will resume with stages 2-3 in 2020.

• Grading the boulevard, lighting installation and concrete work all continue through next week.
• The final layer of pavement is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1, weather permitting, with pavement marking and sign installation to follow.
• Stage 1 is expected to be finished on Nov. 8 and Ridgedale Drive will be open to all traffic. Construction will resume with stages 2-3 in 2020.

• The contractor continues grading the boulevard.
• New lighting and remaining concrete installation began and will continue through next week.
• Final paving is scheduled for the last week of October, with pavement marking and sign installation scheduled to follow the first week of November.
• Stage 1 is expected to be finished on Nov. 8 and Ridgedale Drive will be open to all traffic. Construction will resume with stages 2-3 in 2020.

• The contractor continues grading the boulevard, sidewalk and trails.
• New lighting installation began and will continue for several weeks.
• Remaining concrete installation (sidewalks, medians, etc.) was postponed due to weather and will resume next week.

• The contractor is grading the boulevard along the road.
• Crews are finishing installation of a new storm water treatment system near Crane Lake.
• Next week, crews will work on remaining concrete installation (sidewalks, medians, etc.).

• Concrete curb and gutter installation is complete.
• Paving the road began this week; two of the three layers are complete.
• In the coming weeks the contractor will grade the boulevard along the road, followed by remaining concrete installation (sidewalks, medians, etc.).
• Crews will install a new storm water treatment system near Crane Lake in the coming weeks.

• Concrete curb and gutter installation is nearly complete.
• Crews expect to finish additional concrete work on the road and driveways by Saturday.
• Paving the road is expected to begin early next week, weather permitting.

• Grading the road continues. Inclement weather has slowed progress.
• Concrete curb installation has been pushed back due to inclement weather and is expected to begin late next week.
• Paving the road is anticipated to begin the first week of October, weather permitting.

• Water main and storm sewer replacement is complete.
• CenterPoint Energy’s gas main improvements are complete.
• Grading the road continues this week.
• Concrete curb will be installed next week, weather permitting.

• Water main replacement continues and is expected to be completed next week.
• Storm sewer replacement began and will continue for approximately two weeks.
• Grading the road started this week and will be the main focus after storm sewer replacement is complete.
• CenterPoint Energy’s gas main improvements will continue until late next week. Two temporary lane closures are required – one on Ridgedale Drive near Hennepin County Library and another on South Frontage Road at Hopkins Crossroad. Please follow signs and drive carefully.

• Water main replacement continues and is expected to be complete Tuesday, Aug. 13. Once that concludes, storm sewer replacement will begin and is expected to last approximately two weeks.
• CenterPoint Energy’s gas main improvements will continue until late next week. Two temporary lane closures are required – one on Ridgedale Drive near Hennepin County Library and another on South Frontage Road at Hopkins Crossroad. Please follow signs and drive carefully.
• Stage 1 is expected to remain closed until approximately Nov. 1. Please drive carefully in the project area and follow posted signs and detours.

• Water main replacement is under way and will be the project’s primary focus over the coming weeks.
• CenterPoint Energy will begin working on gas main improvements next week. Two temporary lane closures are required – one on Ridgedale Drive near Hennepin County Library and another on South Frontage Road at Hopkins Crossroad. Please follow signs and drive carefully.
• Pavement removal continues. Tree removal is complete.
• Stage 1 is expected to remain closed until approximately Nov. 1. Please drive carefully in the project area and follow posted signs and detours.

• Ridgedale Drive closed Wednesday in Stage 1 (Wayzata Blvd. to just northeast of YMCA Lane) to mark the start of the project. A portion of the south frontage road (Wayzata Blvd.) between Ridgedale Drive and Hopkins Crossroad is also closed.
• Stage 1 is expected to remain closed until approximately Nov. 1. Please drive carefully in the project area and follow posted signs and detours.
• Traffic signal, tree and pavement removal began this week.
• Water main installation will begin Wednesday, July 31 and will be the project’s primary focus over the coming weeks.

Stage 1 construction is expected to begin July 24. Ridgedale Drive will close from Wayzata Blvd. to just northeast of YMCA Lane, along with a few access points to Ridgedale Center and area businesses. View a detailed stage 1 map. Please drive carefully in the project area and follow posted signs and detours.

In the coming weeks, construction will include:

• The removal of trees, pavement, lighting and the traffic signal at Ridgedale Drive and Wayzata Boulevard
• Private utility relocations
• Water main installation

The city is finalizing plans for the Ridgedale Drive Reconstruction project, between Plymouth Road and Wayzata Boulevard, expected to take place from spring 2019 to fall 2020.

At its January 28 meeting the city council will consider moving forward with this project, including:

• Road reconstruction
• Utility improvements
• Signal modifications at Plymouth Road
• Pedestrian improvements
• Landscaping improvements
• Lighting improvements