Meeting Notes from June 12, 2012
MnDOT and Victoria Businesses met to discuss the Hwy 5 Construction Project.
Thanks to those that were able to attend Tuesday’s meeting. I think it was very helpful for MnDOT to hear directly from businesses regarding concerns/comments. For those that were not able to attend, below is a summary of the discussion. MnDOT does have traffic counts completed and will share those results with us next week.
Thanks,
Holly Kreft
Stage 2B Closure
- Tentatively still on schedule to begin July 6th, but will continue to keep businesses updated on exact date as it gets closer. (This will close Hwy 5 from Minnewashta Pkwy West to 78th Street in Victoria)
- Advance warning signs will go up 7 days in advance of closure
West Hwy 5 Work
- Scheduled to end June 15th, but may be delayed due to weather
- Concerns with flaggers not using radios to communicate lane shifts – MnDOT is following up with the contractor on this concern
Pipe Replacements
- Started on June 13th
- Done on Friday June 15th weather dependent
- Two pipes being replaced – one at Quamoclit Street and one at 80th Street
- No detour, will be done one half at a time
- Will be resurfaced after replacement done
- MnDOT will check on why pipe at 80th Street being replaced
Signage
- Diane reiterated that MnDOT has to communicate that the Highway is closed, but has coupled that with the message that it is open to Victoria businesses
- Questioned if reduced speed signs could be placed on Hwy 5 and if they would be effective due to more speed variance/safety risks
- Questioned if “Fines Double in Work Zones” signs could be added
Safety
- Raised concerns about amount of traffic on Stieger Lake Lane and lack of regional/commuter traffic using official detour
- MnDOT will have results of traffic counts and will share with City to share with businesses
- Noted concern for safety of construction workers
- City is concerned with pedestrian safety, particularly at intersection of Stieger Lake Lane and Victoria Drive
- Questioned if City could have Sheriff’s office direct traffic during peak times at that intersection
- Cara noted that the City has discussed the potential of temporary stop signs at that intersection
- The concern was raised about the contractor trucks making u-turns on Hwy 5 at Auburn Drive – MnDOT is following up with the contractor on this issue
- Raised the concern about dust control, grading, and traffic on Kochia Lane
82nd Street (MnDOT is following up on this with the City of Chaska)
- MnDOT is doing counts on the road
- Concerns with amount of traffic and speeds
- Dust control has been scheduled for the Victoria portion of the road
- Potential that it could close to through traffic if determined to be a safety concern by City of Chaska
