Fall 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Projects

The City of Waconia has multiple areas where infrastructure improvements will occur this fall. View the project locations here (PDF) Fall 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Fall 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Fall 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Fall 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Projects.

Updates as of October 5, 2023

• Waconia Parkway North

  • The two culvert replacements under the road and the related street patches have been completed. Restoration and seeding should be completed soon

• Burandt Boulevard & Farm Line Road

  • The trail and curb in the street that need replacement have been removed. The contractor is working on pouring the new curb and pedestrian ramps for the trail this week (October 2). 
  • It is anticipated the trail will be paved late the week of October 9, weather dependent. 
  • Casting adjustments and restoration behind the trail and curb is anticipated for the week of October 16. 
  • The current schedule for the milling of the street pavement on Burandt Boulevard and Farm Line Road is anticipated for around October 19. After the pavement is milled, it will remain drivable with some bumps at the beginning and end of the milling locations. 
  • Paving of the street is anticipated for the week of October 23. 

• CSAH 10 Trail

  • Curb removals have been completed and the new concrete curb and pedestrian ramps are being constructed this week (October 2). 
  • It is anticipated that the retaining wall construction could start next week (October 9). 
  • Trail construction is scheduled to begin the week of October 23 and paved the week of October 30. 

Project Overview

• Waconia Parkway North (September 18 - September 29)  

  • 2 storm sewer culvert replacements.
  • Waconia Parkway North will be closed to thru traffic during culvert construction. Residents will still have access to adjacent neighborhoods. The attached figure shows the intended detour. 
  • View the detour route here (PDF).                  Fall 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Projects

• Burandt Boulevard and Farm Line Road

  • The existing trail on the south side of Burandt and east side of Farm Line will be reconstructed (Expected to start September 15).
  • Streets will be milled and overlayed (Expected to start in October). 

• CSAH 10 Trail

  • A new trail connection will be constructed on the north side of CSAH 10 from Somerwood Drive to Interlaken Parkway (September 18 - October).

Olive Street Alley Improvement Project

Olive Street between Second and Third Streets will be closed for for Utility Improvements of the Apartment Building and Storm Water Improvements of Alley between Olive and Elm Streets.

The work and closure will commence on Tuesday, August 22^nd and go through a period of four weeks depending on the weather.

On the reverse side you will find the Detour Route and Closure Information. Accesses near the intersections will be accessible and at times sometimes constraint due to utility improvements specific to the north half of the closure near Second Street.

The detour map can be seen below. 

Storm Sewer Improvement in Lakeview Terrace 

Storm sewer improvements scheduled for the Public Access of Lake Waconia directly off Lakeview Terrace Boulevard will start on Monday August 21^st, 2023.

The storm water improvements are part of the 2023 Capital Improvement Program.  City Council awarded the improvements to Schneider Excavating and Grading, Inc.

During this process the Boat Access will be closed for launching during the week.  Once work is completed enough to allow access for boats it will be open for access on weekends.  Personal craft may be carried in and out during the improvements. The project should take approximately three weeks depending on weather. 

2023 Seal Coating

The City of Waconia has multiple areas being seal coated in the community for 2023.

1. 2019 and 2020 Improvement Project Areas.
2. Lakeview Terrace Development; Excluding the Boat Access  area on Lakeview Terrace Boulevard 
3. Sparrow Road and roadways impacted by the 2020 Street Re-Surfacing Project
4. 10^th Street and Interlaken Crossing areas near Highway 10.

 Notices for Parking have been distributed to the impacted areas.

2023 Seal Coating Map

2023 Waterford Park Project

The Waterford Park play area construction will begin the first week of June. Trail and parking lot light bases will be installed, water lines will be put in place to support the community gardens, and the shelter will receive a new roof. Irrigation will be installed around the play system once the lighting and water service have been completed. The parking lot is tentatively set for asphalt re-surfacing on Monday, May 22nd. On this date there will be on-street parking ONLY.

The new Waterford Park green space has been updated with irrigation. Restoration of the existing system will occur soon, and coincide with final site restoration. Weather permitting, the Waterford Park's estimated completion date is Fall 2023.