Shakopee Snapshot: Fall 2024

PUBLIC WORKS

Major improvements coming to Marystown Road Construction planned for 2025–26 The City of Shakopee is in the planning stages of making improve ments to Marystown Road and Adams Street between 17th Avenue and 12th Avenue, near Highway 169. To stay up to date on the project plans and timeline, visit www.marys townroad.com .

Each summer, the City hires seasonal employees and interns to work in the Public Works and Engineering Departments. These jobs not only make for a rewarding and educational experience, but they can also turn summer into an exciting adventure around the community. This dynamic role involves a variety of maintenance, repair, and con struction tasks that ensure the City’s parks and public grounds are vibrant, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. You’ll get your hands dirty inspecting and cleaning stormwater structures to prevent flood ing, keep the city green by maintaining trees and landscapes, and experience the satisfaction of filling potholes and preparing roads for smooth travels. Plus, assisting with street sign maintenance and installing new signs adds a touch of creativity to the mix. For engineering interns, the excitement continues with the use of cutting-edge GIS and survey equipment to collect valuable public infrastructure data. Imagine the fulfillment of inspecting our commu nity’s trees, ensuring they are healthy and vibrant, or playing a cru cial role in implementing the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to keep our water clean. The existing street and intersection designs are in need of safety improvements to help prevent crashes. The project will include reconstruction of Marystown Road into a two-lane divided road way with single lane roundabouts at Vierling Drive, the Highway 169 North ramp and the Highway 169 South ramp intersections. The City also plans to add pedestrian trails along the road, including additions to the existing bridge deck to improve pedestrian mobility. Construction is expected to begin in 2025 and will continue into 2026. Through reconstruction, this hub of development and growth in Sha kopee will see improvements in traffic safety, operations, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and provide the blueprint for future growth along the corridor for residential and business areas.

You’ll dive into the details of municipal improvement projects, col lecting and reviewing as-built record plans, and ensuring everything aligns with engineering plans and safety standards. Using traffic data collection equipment to gather traffic volume, speed, and video data will make you feel like a data detective, unraveling the mysteries of urban transportation. Both departments offer hands-on experience, a chance to work out doors, and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team. You’ll develop a strong work ethic, gain invaluable skills, and enjoy the camaraderie of working with others. The sense of accomplishment you’ll feel, knowing your efforts directly contribute to the commu nity’s well-being and safety, is incredibly fulfilling. A summer spent as a seasonal worker or engineering intern is more than just a job—it’s an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your community while having a blast and gaining career experience in public service and maintenance. Visit the City’s website in late January to explore intern and seasonal opportunities for summer 2025: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/employment . Tentative Construction Timeline Fall 2024 to Spring 2024 —Complete the final design plans and staging Early 2025 —Present staging options to stakeholders and public for feedback Late Summer 2025 —Public informational open houses prior to construction Early Fall 2025 —Begin construction Winter 2025/2026 —Construction suspended for season Spring 2026 to Fall 2026 —Construction continues Late 2026 —Project complete and open to traffic

Life as a seasonal worker in the City of Shakopee

Thank you to our 2024 seasonal Public Works staff and Engineering interns for all their dedication and hard work.

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