49th Street Extension – Western Avenue to West Avenue
Project Update 8/25/2022
- We will continue to wrap up some small clean-up things, but 49th Street is fully open!
- This is the last update.
Commuter Route Information
- All pedestrian routes are open on Western Ave. and West Ave.
- All traffic lanes have been re-opened.
Project Milestones
Phase 1: Western Avenue to West Avenue, excluding intersections. Completed in 2021
- Traffic Control Setup – construction begins
- Grading
- Storm sewer installation
- Water main installation
- Aggregate base course
Phase 2: Western Avenue to West Avenue, excluding intersections. Completed
- .Abandon sanitary sewer manhole on West Avenue
- Install storm RCP pipe and drop inlet on West Avenue
- Relocate hydrant and extend water main on West Avenue
- Prepare and compact subgrade on West Avenue
- Core existing RCP and install underdrain on West Avenue
- Install curb and gutter on West Avenue
- Pave concrete intersection on West Avenue
- Asphalt pavement on West Avenue
- Lane Closure & Temporary Traffic Signal set up on Western Avenue
- Install drop inlet and tie into storm sewer on Western Avenue
- Place curb and gutter, sidewalk, and PCC pavement on Western Avenue
- Install new traffic signals and ADA push buttons on Western Avenue
- Prepare and compact subgrade on Western Avenue
- Construct and pave 49th Street from Western Ave. to West Ave.
- Construct and landscape median on 49th Street.
Phase 2A: Western Avenue & 49th Street intersection.
- Traffic Control Setup – construction begins
- Removals
- Grading
- Utilities
- Aggregate base course
- Concrete paving
- Light installation, permanent signage & roadway striping
- Seeding
- Roadway Open – Construction Complete
Phase 2B: Western Avenue & 49th Street intersection.
- Traffic Control Setup – construction begins
- Surfacing Removal
- Grading
- Utilities
- Aggregate base course
- Concrete paving
- Asphalt paving
- Light installation, permanent signage & roadway striping
- Seeding
- Roadway Open – Construction Complete
Project Overview
Completion Date:
September 1, 2022
Contract Amount:
$2,475,528.75
Project Summary:
This project will be the complete construction of 49th Street from S. Western Avenue to S. West Avenue. The project includes placement of new PCC pavement, water main, storm sewer, sidewalk and ADA ramps, traffic signals and street lights. It also boasts a landscaped median and designated bike lanes.
Contact Information
City of Sioux Falls
John Osman
605-367-8640
josman@siouxfalls.org
Consultant Name:
Infrastructure Design Group, Inc.
Siana Murphy
605-271-5527
sianam@infrastructuredg.com
Contractor Name:
T&R Contracting
Ryan Gulbranson
605-321-9843
Ryan@tandrcontracting.com