Bossen Field Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Project Alert
Project Update - November 20, 2024 (PDF): We are currently following up on basement surveys on properties within the project area. Please go to tinyurl.com/MCESBasementSurvey to schedule your appointment time. See previous Project Updates below.
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Project Overview
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES ), operator of the metro-area wastewater collection and treatment system, plans to remove and replace the aging sanitary sewer pipe under 29th Avenue South between 53rd and 56th Street East in Minneapolis. Construction is scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
The project will occur within the 29th Avenue right of way and consist of road removal; replacement of the ES sewer; replacement of the gas main and City of Minneapolis water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer; and road restoration.
Temporary conveyance pumps and pipes will be set up to transfer wastewater around the construction area. These pipes will be located on the sidewalk on the east side of 29th Avenue between Bossen Field Park and 53rd Street. They will be buried under road crossings.
Location
Project schedule
Construction is scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
What to expect
While we do what we can to minimize impacts during construction, some temporary inconveniences may occur as the work takes place. Here is what you can expect:
- Noise, vibration, dust, and odors related to sewer work
- Project equipment staged in the northwest corner of Bossen Field Park near the intersection of 28th Avenue and 56th Street
- Heavy equipment in the neighborhood including cranes, excavators, and dump trucks
- Temporary road closures along 29th Avenue. Alley access is expected to be maintained for all residents throughout construction
- Temporary sidewalk closures along 29th Avenue
- Tree trimming and removal
- Vegetation disruptions
- Temporary utility disruptions anticipated during weekday business hours. Advance notice will be provided
- Bossen Field Park will remain open. One baseball field will be closed to accommodate the construction staging area
- Restoration of any disturbed road surface, sidewalk, and landscaping after construction is complete
Learn more
Environmental Services has developed short videos to help explain why projects like this are necessary and how we will return the project sites to how they were before or better during the restoration phase.
Operation: Pipe Repair
The sewer pipes right under our feet are an important part of our wastewater infrastructure and need repair. Environmental Services has a strategic plan to fix our pipes to keep the region’s wastewater flowing and neighborhoods safe.
“Operation: Restoration”
Environmental Services is committed to being a good neighbor and restoring our sewer construction sites back to how they were before, or better. We may need to remove or relocate trees and shrubs or wait for the right season to complete work like planting grass, but our on-site staff will be there to help!
Project Updates
Project Update - November 20, 2024 (PDF)
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Project Staff
Project Manager: Jeffrey Schwarz, Project Manager, Interceptor Engineering
Project Contacts
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Email: MCES-Inquiries@metc.state.mn.us
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