Opus Area Improvements projects

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Sidewalk installation and improvements are proposed for sections of Shady Oak Drive and Red Circle Drive this summer. The project will help create critical trail connections near the newly completed light rail station and trail systems in the Opus area.

Red Circle Drive Sidewalk improvements

Project background

A sidewalk along Red Circle Drive between Shady Oak Road and the Opus Station Green Line Extension, is consistent with infrastructure planned as part of the Opus AUAR. This sidewalk will accommodate additional pedestrian and bicycle traffic related to commercial and residential development in the Opus area.

In 2023, the addition of a turn lane and sidewalk along the property at 11050 Red Circle Drive (Doran Development) was constructed. Currently, the apartments at 10702 Red Circle Drive (GreyStar Development) are under construction and this project includes the construction of a sidewalk adjacent to the property at 10900 Red Circle Drive. The sidewalk proposed with this project will complete a gap in the sidewalk network along Red Circle Drive.

Proposed Improvements

Traffic on Shady Oak Road (County State Aid Highway 61) will be temporarily impacted during construction with required lane shifts. Improvements have been coordinated with all agencies, including Hennepin County and MnDOT.

Plans and specifications have been prepared for the addition of the sidewalk along the 10900 Red Circle Drive property, 8-ft wide and approximately 730-ft long. The sidewalk will have a 2-ft concrete boulevard between the curb and sidewalk.

Due to the impacts of sidewalk construction, modifications are needed to two parking lot accesses. New curb and gutter will direct drainage and storm sewer improvements are required near the eastern parking lot access. Additionally, a 750-ft section of Red Circle Drive will be removed and replaced following trail construction. The property owner at 10900 Red Circle Drive donated easements for the project under the agreement the city would replace and relocate their monument sign in conflict with the project.

Shady Oak Road Sidewalk improvements

Project background

A map of the Shady Oak Road project area.In early 2021, the city completed the Opus Alternate Urban Area Review (AUAR), a planning study and environmental analysis of the Opus area anticipated development and infrastructure. The purpose of the study was to help guide future planning decisions and produce a plan to identify responsible infrastructure while allowing growth and managing environmental impacts during development.

A widened sidewalk along Shady Oak Road between Red Circle Drive (north and south) will accommodate additional pedestrian and bicycle traffic related to commercial and residential development in the Opus area. This sidewalk widening is consistent with infrastructure planned as part of the Opus AUAR.

Proposed Improvements

Plans and specifications have been prepared for the replacement and widening of 450-ft long sidewalk along Shady Oak Road from 8-ft to 10-ft wide, and the addition of a 4-ft boulevard between the curb and sidewalk. Additionally, a 200-ft section of the roadway will be removed and replaced on Red Circle Drive, including realigning the intersection corners to improve pedestrian safety.

Storm sewer relocation is required near the intersection of Red Circle Drive (south) to accommodate the relocated crosswalk. Additionally, modifications to the existing pedestrian signal are needed, which include relocation of the pedestrian push-button signal and crosswalk notification signal. No easements are required with this construction.


Bren Road East Roadway improvements

Proposed Improvements

The improvements on Bren Road East include replacing the existing pavement and curb, and portions of the adjacent trail along the west side of Bren Road East. Also included is the enhancement and installation of a colored concrete pedestrian crossing to the Metro Green Line Station, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons.

Construction is planned for the summer of 2026. Traffic and access on Bren Road East will be maintained during construction, but please anticipate lane shifts and increased construction activity.

Further details for the Bren Road East project are coming soon.


Sidewalk installation and improvements are proposed for sections of Shady Oak Drive and Red Circle Drive this summer. The project will help create critical trail connections near the newly completed light rail station and trail systems in the Opus area.

Red Circle Drive Sidewalk improvements

Project background

A sidewalk along Red Circle Drive between Shady Oak Road and the Opus Station Green Line Extension, is consistent with infrastructure planned as part of the Opus AUAR. This sidewalk will accommodate additional pedestrian and bicycle traffic related to commercial and residential development in the Opus area.

In 2023, the addition of a turn lane and sidewalk along the property at 11050 Red Circle Drive (Doran Development) was constructed. Currently, the apartments at 10702 Red Circle Drive (GreyStar Development) are under construction and this project includes the construction of a sidewalk adjacent to the property at 10900 Red Circle Drive. The sidewalk proposed with this project will complete a gap in the sidewalk network along Red Circle Drive.

Proposed Improvements

Traffic on Shady Oak Road (County State Aid Highway 61) will be temporarily impacted during construction with required lane shifts. Improvements have been coordinated with all agencies, including Hennepin County and MnDOT.

Plans and specifications have been prepared for the addition of the sidewalk along the 10900 Red Circle Drive property, 8-ft wide and approximately 730-ft long. The sidewalk will have a 2-ft concrete boulevard between the curb and sidewalk.

Due to the impacts of sidewalk construction, modifications are needed to two parking lot accesses. New curb and gutter will direct drainage and storm sewer improvements are required near the eastern parking lot access. Additionally, a 750-ft section of Red Circle Drive will be removed and replaced following trail construction. The property owner at 10900 Red Circle Drive donated easements for the project under the agreement the city would replace and relocate their monument sign in conflict with the project.

Shady Oak Road Sidewalk improvements

Project background

A map of the Shady Oak Road project area.In early 2021, the city completed the Opus Alternate Urban Area Review (AUAR), a planning study and environmental analysis of the Opus area anticipated development and infrastructure. The purpose of the study was to help guide future planning decisions and produce a plan to identify responsible infrastructure while allowing growth and managing environmental impacts during development.

A widened sidewalk along Shady Oak Road between Red Circle Drive (north and south) will accommodate additional pedestrian and bicycle traffic related to commercial and residential development in the Opus area. This sidewalk widening is consistent with infrastructure planned as part of the Opus AUAR.

Proposed Improvements

Plans and specifications have been prepared for the replacement and widening of 450-ft long sidewalk along Shady Oak Road from 8-ft to 10-ft wide, and the addition of a 4-ft boulevard between the curb and sidewalk. Additionally, a 200-ft section of the roadway will be removed and replaced on Red Circle Drive, including realigning the intersection corners to improve pedestrian safety.

Storm sewer relocation is required near the intersection of Red Circle Drive (south) to accommodate the relocated crosswalk. Additionally, modifications to the existing pedestrian signal are needed, which include relocation of the pedestrian push-button signal and crosswalk notification signal. No easements are required with this construction.


Bren Road East Roadway improvements

Proposed Improvements

The improvements on Bren Road East include replacing the existing pavement and curb, and portions of the adjacent trail along the west side of Bren Road East. Also included is the enhancement and installation of a colored concrete pedestrian crossing to the Metro Green Line Station, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons.

Construction is planned for the summer of 2026. Traffic and access on Bren Road East will be maintained during construction, but please anticipate lane shifts and increased construction activity.

Further details for the Bren Road East project are coming soon.


  • Bren Road work begins Monday

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    Red Circle Drive concrete curb and driveway work has been delayed indefinitely.

    Bren Road Work

    • Beginning Monday, Aug. 10, crews will begin construction on Bren Road East
    • Work includes reclamation of existing asphalt, curb and gutter replacement and crosswalk and trail improvements
    • The road will remain open during construction
    • Watch for changing traffic control and heavy machinery

    Red Circle Drive concrete curb and driveway work has been delayed indefinitely.

    Bren Road Work

    • Beginning Monday, Aug. 10, crews will begin construction on Bren Road East
    • Work includes reclamation of existing asphalt, curb and gutter replacement and crosswalk and trail improvements
    • The road will remain open during construction
    • Watch for changing traffic control and heavy machinery

  • Concrete work scheduled next week

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    Crews completed storm sewer work and preparation for driveways, curb and gutter. Concrete driveway paving is scheduled for next week.

    The week of Aug. 3, crews will install curb and gutter.

    Crews completed storm sewer work and preparation for driveways, curb and gutter. Concrete driveway paving is scheduled for next week.

    The week of Aug. 3, crews will install curb and gutter.

  • Opus Area improvements project launches at Red Circle Drive

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    Work began this week on Red Circle Drive. Crews removed curb and gutter as well as driveways. A reclaim machine was used to grind existing asphalt into a reuseable gravel. Next week, crews will install storm sewer and prep for curb and gutter replacement.

    Work began this week on Red Circle Drive. Crews removed curb and gutter as well as driveways. A reclaim machine was used to grind existing asphalt into a reuseable gravel. Next week, crews will install storm sewer and prep for curb and gutter replacement.

  • Council to consider award of contract for Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive projects June 22

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    Minnetonka City Council will consider withdrawing the previous award to Clark Contracting and will consider awarding contracts for the Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive sidewalk improvement projects to New Look Contracting at its June 22 meeting. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Minnetonka City Council Chambers located at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

    Minnetonka City Council will consider withdrawing the previous award to Clark Contracting and will consider awarding contracts for the Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive sidewalk improvement projects to New Look Contracting at its June 22 meeting. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Minnetonka City Council Chambers located at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

  • Project renamed to "Opus Area Improvement projects"

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    The Shady Oak and Red Circle Drive Improvements project has been renamed to "Opus Area Improvements projects." The project web address is now www.minnetonkamatters.com/opus-area-projects.

    In addition to the project name change, information for the Bren Road East project will appear on this page as the project begins later this summer. Users that have enrolled in updates from the Shady Oak and Red Circle Drive Improvements project will continue to receive project updates and do not have to resubscribe for information.

    The Shady Oak and Red Circle Drive Improvements project has been renamed to "Opus Area Improvements projects." The project web address is now www.minnetonkamatters.com/opus-area-projects.

    In addition to the project name change, information for the Bren Road East project will appear on this page as the project begins later this summer. Users that have enrolled in updates from the Shady Oak and Red Circle Drive Improvements project will continue to receive project updates and do not have to resubscribe for information.

  • Council to consider award of Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive projects April 27

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    Minnetonka City Council will consider awarding contracts for the Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive sidewalk improvement projects at its April 27 meeting. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Minnetonka City Council Chambers located at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

    Minnetonka City Council will consider awarding contracts for the Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive sidewalk improvement projects at its April 27 meeting. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Minnetonka City Council Chambers located at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

  • Council approves Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive projects

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    Minnetonka City Council approved plans for the Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive sidewalk project during the March 9 meeting.

    Minnetonka City Council approved plans for the Shady Oak Road and Red Circle Drive sidewalk project during the March 9 meeting.

  • Council asked to approve ad for bids and plans tonight

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    City Council will be asked to approve the advertisement of bids for sidewalk work on Shady Oak Road and Red Circle drive at tonight's meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard.

    City Council will be asked to approve the advertisement of bids for sidewalk work on Shady Oak Road and Red Circle drive at tonight's meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard.

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