Forest Lake EDA MeetingJune 27, 2011
Broadway Avenue Improvement Project Update
Broadway Avenue Improvement Project
UpdateCR 2 and I-35 Bridge/InterchangeFirst Ave NW (Backage Road)CR 2/Broadway Avenue RoadwayUtilitiesHardwood Creek Pedestrian BridgeImpact of Possible State Shutdown
(July 1)Communication Update
CR 2 and I-35 Bridge/Interchange
Bridge Removal
Week of May 9
Bridge Removal
between 9PM-6AM
4 nights
CR 2 and I-35 Bridge/Interchange
Interchange Construction
Construction on temporary ramp
Surcharge construction
CR 2 and I-35 Bridge/Interchange
Bridge Construction
Pouring concrete on east abutment stem
wall
A look at the east abutment
Prior to backfilling
CR 2 and I-35 Bridge/Interchange
Bridge Construction
Excavation for the center pier (In I-35
median)
Open to Traffic– Friday, July 1
First Ave NW (Backage Road)
To begin after the Backage Road (First Ave NW) is open to
traffic.
Broadway Ave Roadwork
Watermain work
Utilities
Directional boring utility work
May 6, 2011
Hardwood Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Hardwood Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Pouring the bridge deck
Painting the walls
Hardwood Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Hardwood Creek Bridge Open TemporarilyThe Pedestrian Bridge will be open from July
1-July 4.The Bridge will close again beginning July 5. The Pedestrian Bridge will be open at the end
of July. Chain-link fencing is temporary.
Impact of Possible State Shutdown
Washington County Engineer Wayne Sandberg to give a more detailed
presentation at City Council meeting tonight – 7PM.
Communication Update
•Broadway Bulletin - 31 Businesses participating
- 15 distribution sites
•Go Local Discount Card - 18 Businesses participating
- Expires 12/31/11
•Where’s the Concrete Truck?
•Arts in the Park
Communication Update•Facebook: - 35 people follow the page
- posts have gotten up to 250 Impressions
•Twitter: - 113 Followers
•YouTube: - Construction Videos- “A View of Broadway” Videos
•Website: - 1384 unique visitors (June)- 2228 total visits (June)
Any Questions?
Broadway Avenue Improvement Project
Update