August 21, 2026
This week, the Contractor paved the new shared-use trails and began boulevard restoration along 61st Avenue from the University Avenue East Service Road to 7th Street and from Commons Park to Jackson Street. Next week, the Contractor will continue boulevard restoration and install permanent pavement markings & signage throughout the project area. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 273KB) .
August 13, 2026
This week, the Contractor completed base preparation for the new shared-use trails along 61st Avenue from the University Avenue East Service Road to 7th Street and from Commons Park to Jackson Street. Next week, the Contractor will pave the shared-use trails and complete street patching along 61st Avenue. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice.(PDF, 273KB)
August 7, 2026
This week, the Contractor completed the installation of new concrete curb & gutter along 61st Avenue and began preparing the gravel base for the new shared-use trail. Next week, the Contractor will continue trail base preparation and is expected to begin street patching and paving of the new asphalt trails along 61st Avenue and from Commons Park to Jackson Street. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 273KB) .
July 31st, 2026
This week, the Contractor began the installation of concrete curb & gutter and concrete driveway pavement along the north side of 61st Avenue and continued preparation for the new shared-use trail extension from Commons Park to Jackson Street. Next week, the Contractor will continue concrete curb & gutter construction and trail base preparation in these locations. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 270KB) .
July 24th, 2026
This week, the Contractor began construction activity along 61st Avenue from the University Avenue East Service Road to 7th Street including pavement reclamation, miscellaneous removals and storm sewer construction. Next week, the Contractor will continue storm sewer construction and is scheduled to install the new concrete curb & gutter and concrete driveway pavement along the north side of 61st Avenue. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 271KB) .
July 17th, 2026
This week, the Contractor completed construction of the new shared-use trail along 61st Avenue from 7th Street to West Moore Lake Drive including paving, boulevard restoration and signage installation. The portions of the project along the newly constructed trails are now substantially complete. Next week, the Contractor will begin construction on the remaining portions of the project, including 61st Avenue from the University Avenue East Service Road to 7th Street and from Commons Park to Jackson Street. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice.(PDF, 984KB)
July 10th, 2026
This week, the Contractor completed preparation for the new shared-use trail along 61st Avenue from 7th Street to West Moore Lake Drive. Please note that the Contractor will be on-site Saturday, July 11th to pave the 61st Avenue trail from 7th Street to West Moore Lake Drive and complete remaining roadway patching. Next week, the Contractor will complete boulevard restoration along 61st Avenue and other minor work items throughout the project area. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 273KB) .
July 2nd, 2026
This week, the Contractor continued construction of the new shared-use trail along 61st Avenue from 7th Street to West Moore Lake Drive, including concrete pedestrian ramps, curb & gutter, trail base preparation and miscellaneous utility work. The Contractor also installed new concrete pedestrian ramps and began boulevard restoration along 7th Street from 61st Avenue to Mississippi Street. Next week, the Contractor will continue construction of the 61st Avenue trail including concrete curb & gutter, trail base preparation and paving. The Contractor will also continue boulevard restoration along 61st Avenue and 7th Street. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice.(PDF, 274KB)
June 26th, 2026
This week, the Contractor installed the new asphalt trail along 7th Street and continued concrete curb & gutter construction and roadway patching along the project corridor. Next week, the Contractor will continue construction of the new trail along 61st Avenue from 7th Street to West Moore Lake Drive, including concrete curb & gutter, trail preparation and miscellaneous utility work. The Contractor will also install new concrete pedestrian ramps and begin restoration efforts behind the new trail on 7th Street. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 274KB) .
June 18th, 2026
This week, the Contractor continued construction of the new shared-use trails along 7th Street and 61st Avenue including bituminous patching, storm sewer construction and miscellaneous removals. Next week, the Contractor will install concrete curb & gutter in select locations and is tentatively scheduled to pave the shared-use trail and asphalt driveway connections along 7th Street on Friday, June 26th. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 331KB) .
June 12th, 2026
This week, the Contractor installed new concrete curb & gutter and concrete driveway pavement along 7th Street and continued removals along 61st Avenue from Commons Park to West Moore Lake Drive. Next week, the Contractor is scheduled to install bituminous patching and new storm sewer structures on 7th Street. The Contractor will also continue removals & preparation of the future trails along 7th Street and 61st Avenue. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 272KB) .
June 5th, 2026
This week, the Contractor removed existing sidewalk, concrete curb & gutter and driveway pavement along 7th Street and 61st Avenue. Next week, the Contractor is scheduled to install new concrete curb & gutter and concrete driveway pavement along the east side of 7th Street from Commons Park to Mississippi Street. In coordination with this work, northbound 7th Street will be closed from Bennett Drive to Mississippi Street beginning Wednesday, June 10th. For additional information on upcoming construction activity, please see the official emailed notice .
May 27th, 2026
This week, the Contractor began construction activity along 7th Street and portions of 61st Avenue, saw cutting and reclaiming the existing pavement in preparation for construction of the new shared-use trail. Next week, the Contractor will begin removal of the existing curb & gutter, sidewalk and driveway pavement in these locations for the trail construction. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice.
May 22, 2026
The City’s contractor, JL Theis, Inc., is anticipated to begin construction activity on Thursday, May 28th along 7th Street and the portion of 61st Avenue adjacent to Commons Park. Next week, the Contractor will install traffic control signage, saw cut the street pavement and reclaim a portion of the existing pavement in preparation for construction of the new shared-use trail. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 273KB).
April 17th, 2026
On Monday, April 13th, the City of Fridley awarded the Safe Routes to School Improvement Project to JL Theis, Inc. of Jordan, MN. Construction activity for the project is anticipated to begin in May and will include the construction of new shared-use trails and other miscellaneous work along 61st Avenue, 7th Street and Commons Park. In advance of the City’s project, Michels Corporation is performing gas main and service replacements on behalf of CenterPoint Energy along portions of 61st Avenue and 7th Street. For additional information, please see the official emailed notice(PDF, 573KB) .
April 10th, 2026
On April 7th, the City’s Engineering Division hosted an informational open house for the project. At the meeting, staff shared exhibits of the proposed improvements, typical sections and anticipated construction phasing. Those unable to attend are encouraged to review the meeting materials in the Project Details section below and contact City project staff at (763) 572-3554 or web-StreetProjects@fridleymn.gov with any questions or comments.
March 27, 2026
The City’s Engineering Division has finalized the project design and is currently soliciting bids for construction. Construction is currently anticipated to begin in May 2026 with substantial completion in August 2026. Once the project has been awarded for construction, project residents can expect a mailed project update with additional information on construction scheduling and impacts.