The City of St. Louis Park is undertaking an effort to modernize and reinvest in the Oxford Street and Louisiana Avenue corridor. The existing roadways, bridge, drainage, pedestrian and bicyclist facilities, and utilities are aging and improvements can be made to better meet the needs of the community.
Corridor considerations:
- Bridge improvements
- Crosswalks
- Groundwater and environmental considerations
- Hospital connections
- Intersection improvements
- Parking needs and shuttles
- Recreation
- Sidewalks, trails and bikeways
- Transit opportunities
This project is needed to repair existing infrastructure, remove barriers to active transportation and transit, and promote environmental sustainability and climate preparedness. This project will:
- Increase transportation access to under-served populations.
- Improve neighborhood livability and community connection.
- Reduce downstream pollution and promote climate resiliency.
These roadways were last constructed in 1973 and have far exceeded their design life. Reconstruction is necessary because routine maintenance activities such as bituminous overlays and crack seals are no longer cost-effective.
Project improvements will include the following:
- Replacement of 1.67 miles of roadway pavement
- Construction of 0.75 miles of new sidewalk
- Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Oxford Street and Louisiana Avenue
- Regional stormwater treatment and flood storage
- Crosswalk enhancements for people walking and rolling, with shorter crossing distances, and user‐actuated flashing beacons
- Replacement of 0.5 miles of watermain, ensuring continuity of service for Methodist Hospital
- Modification of existing sidewalks to meet ADA requirements and operation needs
- Replacement of existing street lighting with new LED systems
- Public utility repair and replacement
