
McKenna Road Construction
Project Overview
Starting this summer, McKenna Road will be undergoing major reconstruction from County Road 42 to County Road 16. For more details on the project, please review the proposed purpose, scope, and schedule outlined below.
Project Purpose
McKenna Road is a north/south collector roadway that spans approximately 1.75 miles in length from Eagle Creek Boulevard (CR 16) to 140th St NW (CR 42). This roadway provides direct residential access for Community Members in the North Residential, Brewer, and East Village subdivisions.
Although minor segments of this roadway section have been improved through adjacent infrastructure project tie-ins, this original rural roadway section has reached the end of its service life and is in need of major rehabilitation efforts.
Scope of Improvements
The project will entail a complete rehabilitation of the existing roadway, meaning the existing pavement will be removed and a new aggregate base section will be created and paved. The profile of the roadway, however, will remain largely unchanged.
Additionally, the project will address and resolve drainage issues, install curbs, gutters, and storm sewers, bury remaining overhead power lines, and add enhanced streetlights for safety. An evaluation of constructing a trail connection from Tintaochanku to CR 16 is also being considered and your feedback is needed. Aging watermains are also programmed to be replaced in conjunction with the roadway improvements.
Project Schedule
The majority of the improvements will be completed this construction season (summer/fall 2022), with final paving and restoration work scheduled to be completed in summer 2023.
If you would like more information about the project, please contact Operations Administrator Steve Albrecht at steve.albrecht@shakopeedakota.org.