Otter Ridge Circle Street Improvements

Overview

Otter Ridge Circle from Otter Ridge Road to Meadow View Drive (approx. 580 feet east of Otter Ridge Trail) was constructed in 1994. In 2019, White Bear Township conducted a Pavement Management for all Township roads, in this report, Otter Ridge Circle was given a 1.99 rating, meaning that reconstruction shall be considered. This project was evaluated in 2014, but did not have support to move forward.

On May 18, 2020, the White Bear Township Town Board ordered the preparation of a feasibility report for Otter Ridge Road street improvements.

At this time the Township has awarded the project to Kuechle Underground and the contract process is underway. Construction is set to begin week of May 17. Please refer to the updated Construction to Begin informational flyer for more details.

Improvements:

- Bituminous surfacing

- Concrete curb and gutter replacement

- Drainage improvements

Project Updates:

June 9, 2021 - No work the rest of the week. Contractor is scheduling concrete curb and gutter replacement.

June 8, 2021 - No work today.

June 7, 2021 - No work today. Storm catch basin activity to start tomorrow.

June 4, 2021 - No work today.

June 3, 2021 -  Contractor is reclaiming the road. Contractor will grade the road for full access to traffic.

June 2, 2021 - Contractor may drop off equipment late this afternoon. Contractor will reclaim the road tomorrow.

June 1, 2021 - Contractor will reclaim the road on Thursday.

May 20, 2021 - The project start-up has been delayed to next week due to the weather.

May 14, 2021 - Construction to begin informational flyer is being distributed to residents today.

Preliminary Project Schedule

Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report                                                   May 18, 2020

Accept Feasibility Report                                                                              June 15, 2020

Call for Public Hearing                                                                                  June 15, 2020

Neighborhood Informational Meeting                                                            July 8, 2020

Public Hearing                                                                                               July 20, 2020

Open House                                                                                               August 12, 2020

Accept Plans and Specifications                                                               August 17, 2020

Authorize Advertisement for Bids                                                              August 17, 2020

Bid Openings                                                                                      September 16, 2020

Award Contract                                                                                   September 22, 2020 

Begin Construction

Substantial Construction Completion

Authorize Amount to be Assessed

Assessment Hearing / Adopt Assessments

Construction Completion

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