Knowledge Base

Every year, the Public Works Department performs a partial-depth mill-and-bituminous overlay as part of the pavement preservation program. This process consists of milling approximately 2 inches of the existing pavement along the street edge and the curb. Following the edge milling, a 2-inch lift of bituminous pavement was laid across the full width of the street. This street preservation process is conducted annually by City crews, with assistance from a paving contractor.

Project Updates

Visit the Construction Impacts Map.

Information for Residents of Impacted Areas

• Affected streets will be posted with NO PARKING signs. All vehicles parked in violation of the posted signs will be ticketed and towed. The posted signs will indicate if you can park in the street on weekends and overnight from 7 pm to 7 am. Even if the street looks complete, follow the posted signs, as crews may need to return for additional tasks.
• Residents should expect delays if leaving or returning throughout the workday. Speak with a flagger/worker if you need help navigating through the construction area. 
• Residents who are expecting large vehicles (e.g., moving trucks) to need access to their property during this maintenance work are encouraged to call 507-328-2450 to coordinate timing.
• After milling and before overlaying, there will be bumps at each end of the milled areas, along with exposed/raised manholes. Drive cautiously and slowly through these areas and expect uneven pavement, bumps and rough surfaces.
• These streets will be chip-sealed in 3 years as part of the pavement preservation program which is funded through taxy levy and Minnesota State Aid funds.