Hennepin County and the City of Richfield are working together to design and implement plans for the reconstruction of these key corridors:
• Portland Avenue—(TH 62 to 77th Street)
• 66th Street—(Xerxes Avenue to 16th Avenue South)
The Sweet Streets reconstruction project will improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles; improve the condition of the pavement; and replace the deteriorating roadway and the sidewalks.
Timeline:
Project visioning and public involvement—2013
Preparation of plans and specifications—2014-2015
Construction—2016-2018
Project financing:
Federal Highway STP Funds
Hennepin County Public Works
City of Richfield State Aid Funds
For project information:
www.hennepin.us (keyword search: Road 53)
www.cityofrichfield.org/66thstreetreconstruction
www.cityofrichfield.org/portlandreconstruction