West 70th Street Improvement Project

Project Summary

The City is reconstructing the eastern segment of West 70th Street between Flying Cloud Drive and Shady Oak Road to extend multi-modal improvements east to Shady Oak Road. The project will include stormwater improvements, enhanced streetscaping design and the construction of sidewalks and bike lanes.

The road will be closed to through traffic throughout construction. Detours will be posted.

West 70th Street Improvement Project Map — Eastern Segment [PDF]

Timeline

Construction is expected to begin Monday, July 22.

Project Background

The first phase of the West 70th Street project, which included extending the roadway west approximately 1,200 feet to Flying Cloud drive, was completed in 2015. The two segments of West 70th Street are divided by the Southwest LRT.

With its completion, the project provides an important roadway connection between Flying Cloud Drive and Shady Oak Road, additional access to area businesses and modal access to the Southwest LRT Golden Triangle Station.

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority awarded a $470,000 transit-oriented development grant for the project to support the creation of the new complete street.

Phase One Construction Documents

Streetscape Selections [PDF]
Dec. 4, 2014 Open House Boards [PDF]

Project Contact