Maple Grove plans bridge removal this winter; reconstruction expected in 2027

Feb 21, 2026

Public Works Director Chris LaBounty said the 169/Elm Creek Boulevard bridge will be removed this winter with reconstruction starting in September/October and completion targeted for summer 2027; trail and pavement management plans also outlined.

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Public Works/Engineering Director Chris LaBounty told the Feb. 21 strategic planning session that the city’s 2025 pavement management plan will rely more on rehabilitation and mill‑and‑overlay projects to stretch funding and extend pavement life, and he reviewed projected five‑year mileage and trail projects.

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