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Sep 28

Press Release: Broadway Street (CSAH 75) Road Closure Notice - Aug. 24, 2023

Posted to City of Monticello - Press Releases on September 28, 2023 at 11:11 AM by Haley Foster

Broadway Street (CSAH 75) Road Closure Notice
 

Monticello, MN – Meyer Contracting, Inc. has started work on the City of Monticello’s Downtown Roadway and Pedestrian Improvement project. Starting August 28, Broadway Street from Pine Street (TH 25) to Elm Street will be closed to through traffic. A detour route following Elm Street to 7th Street to Pine Street (TH 25) will be posted. Access to all businesses and residential properties will be maintained.

Starting September 5, a temporary signal at 4th Street and Pine Street (TH 25) will be operational and the posted detour will switch to follow Elm Street to 4th Street to Pine Street (TH 25). 

The maps below show the posted detour route and business access routes for both periods of time. 

The detour is anticipated to last until late October, but timelines are subject to change during the project. 

The City of Monticello will be posting updates for the project on our website and in our Downtown e-newsletter. You can also sign up for email and text message notifications for upcoming detours, road closures and more via our City Alerts program.

Monticello - Downtown Expanded Area Map 1

Monticello - Downtown Expanded Area Map 2


Sep 28

Xcel Energy Press Release: Construction activities at the Monticello nuclear plant - Aug. 18, 2023

Posted to City of Monticello - Press Releases on September 28, 2023 at 11:10 AM by Haley Foster

Xcel Energy Media Relations
414 Nicollet Mall, 401-7
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 215-5300
mediainquiries@xcelenergy.com
www.xcelenergy.com

Construction activities at the Monticello nuclear plant

For the next several weeks, there will be some visible and audible construction activity at the plant. Xcel Energy is constructing an underground barrier wall along the edge of the plant’s boundary with the river. That barrier will improve the plant’s ability to manage groundwater flow and will impede interaction between the river water and groundwater at the plant. The construction work will primarily take place during daylight hours on normal working days, weather and construction circumstances permitting. Work on weekends may also take place.

The design and analysis phases of the project are now complete, and construction is scheduled to begin sometime between August 18-21. Constructing the barrier wall is another step the company is taking to try and ensure that the small amount of tritium still present in the groundwater remains within the plant boundaries and can be safely recovered, stored and reused on site. These additional efforts will help make the company’s groundwater remediation efforts more effective.

The company appreciates the community’s understanding throughout this process. Xcel Energy also makes regular updates to this website on the topic, and encourages the public to check it for the latest information:

Monticello Groundwater | Public Safety | Xcel Energy

Overhead view of construction activities:


Sep 28

Press Release: City of Monticello Moving Forward with Downtown Improvements - May 23, 2023

Posted to City of Monticello - Press Releases on September 28, 2023 at 11:10 AM by Haley Foster

DATE:             May 23, 2023
                         For Immediate Release

CONTACT:      Haley Foster
                          (763) 271-3202 | Haley.Foster@ci.monticello.mn.us

City of Monticello Moving Forward with Downtown Improvements


In 2017 the City of Monticello adopted the Downtown Small Area Plan, declaring our dedication to the downtown, its growth and its improvement.

Downtown is the birthplace and the heart of the city. The area includes premiere parks, restaurants, shops, and the character of historical Monticello. It's home to many of the area's favorite community celebrations and a colorful community art scene.

On Monday, August 7, 2023 City Council held a special meeting to accept bids for the construction of our Downtown Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project. The bid was awarded to Meyer Contracting Inc. The planned improvements of this project were approved at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023. For a comprehensive list of improvements, you can view our agenda item from the meeting on our website.

This project will include improvements to Walnut Street between Broadway and River Street; River Street between Walnut Street and Pine Street and Broadway, between Pine Street and Walnut Street. The project will include connecting Walnut Street to River Street, roadway sidewalk and utility improvements, as well as improved signage, lighting, and landscaping. The improvements will make a more pleasant and safe environment for everyone who uses the area.

With a substantial private redevelopment project occurring on one of the most prominent downtown blocks, the City initiated complementary public improvements on adjacent roadways as envisioned in the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan, the corresponding Downtown Small Area Plan, and the Walnut Street Corridor Plan. In addition, in 2022 the project scope expanded to include Wright County’s planned Pavement Preservation Project on Broadway to ensure a unified approach to the area.  

Our goals for the project include continuing our efforts to improving the Downtown for visitors, businesses, and residents by:

  • Improving pedestrian safety and facilities
  • Completing downtown roadway connections
  • Creating public spaces and landscaping improvements near the riverfront
  • Updating current utilities to bring them up to date
  • Improved ADA access to West Bridge Park

Project Timeline

The project was awarded to Meyer Contracting, Inc. for construction. Meyer Contracting is actively working on a detailed project schedule. Additional details will be shared when available. The following is an outline of major activities based on the preliminary schedule:

  • Construction Begins – Week of August 14, 2023
  • Reclaiming of Pavement on Broadway St. west of Locust St. (Work completed with lane shifts under traffic) – August 21, 2023
  • Road Closure and Detour for Broadway St. between TH 25 and Locust St. Begins – Week of August 21 or August 28, 2023 – Anticipated Duration of Detour is 8 Weeks
  • Road Closure for River Street and Walnut Street Begins – August 21, 2023
  • Substantial Completion of Street and Utility Work – October 31, 2023
  • Landscaping, Streetscaping, Final Layer of Street Paving, and Permanent Striping to Occur in Summer 2024

The City of Monticello will be posting updates for the project on our website and in our Downtown e-newsletter. You can also sign up for email and text message notifications for upcoming detours, road closures and more via our City Alerts program.