Construction and Coffee Flyer

 

Construction Starts

Elcor was able to start construction and use the grinding machine.

MNDOT Wed 4-17 Update

 The latest update from MNDOT is located here: 4-17 MNDOT Email

Wet weather slows start of construction

Greetings. Thank you for subscribing to our Hwy 57 construction project updates. We plan to send weekly updates to help you anticipate what's planned to help you travel through town and also assist any visitors or customers who are coming to Mantorville.

You will note a phrase we often use "weather permitting." That notes how weather can dictate progress and is something we don't control.

Crews have been limited because of the weather, but it's possible work will be taking place during the latter part of the week with crews milling up pavement and stockpiling it. So stay alert to the signs, equipment and crew members to ensure this is a safe project.

It's uncertain, but watch for crews who may be able to replace one water main crossing at 7^th or 9^th toward the end of the week but that is yet to be determined.

Weekly meetings

Our contractor, Elcor Construction will be meeting in-person weekly with community members.

Elcor will be at the County Seat Coffee House, 1 5th St W, Mantorville, MN 55955, at 2 p.m. each Wednesday, beginning April 24.

You are invited to come and ask questions about the project.

 

Rain Delays Grinding

 The rain yesterday has moved the Grinding activity to today. I spoke with the construction team today and I was told that the plan was to get the grinding work in today. Expect large vibrations when the "pavement breaker" in on the section of road next to your business.

 

On-line maps have been updated showing the road closure in Mantorville. We are continuing our efforts to get the message out that Mantorville is open for business.

Touch Point Office Hours

 A representative from either Elcor or MNDOT will be available every Wednesday at 2:00pm at the County Seat Cafe during the project. They will be able to answer questions, listen to concerns and provide an over view for anyone that needs additional information on how the project is going.

MNDOT Moday Update Letter

 MNDOT sent out the weekly update for this week today.

The letter can be read at the following location: MNDOT 4-15-Update

Monday Morning Update

 The plan is still to do grinding on Tuesday even though the road closed signed did go up a day early. The alley next to Fire hall as well as Clay street for parallel roads will be open to local traffic.

The Camp Ground has no through traffic signs posted, please respect those signs and use the alley.

Friday Sumary

 In the community meeting held with Elcor and MNDOT on Friday those attending were told that the bridge would be open to local traffic and that beginning Tuesday Elcor would be grinding the road surface down to gravel. Tuesday, Elcor said, would be one of the few days during the project that at least one way traffic would not be available. 

During the construction there might be flag men directing traffic;however, the plan is to allow local traffic during the road reconstruction. 

While any given intersection is being worked on, the other intersections within the scope of the project will be open to cross traffic.

When 4th Street is being worked on Elcor has a plan to place a temp road using Riverside park so traffic can get to 4th Street West.

Ninth street will be closed for one day during the project while underground utilities are being worked on, local routes around that intersection will remain open.

I suggested the possibility of getting a person from MNDOT to be on-site (or in a restaurant) at least one day a week to serve as a contact person for business owners to touch base with questions and concerns. Elcor said they would get back to me on that item.

Elcor Contact Person