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Project summary
The City of Minnetonka will replace an old four-inch diameter force main located along Whitegate Lane and connecting to a sanitary manhole on County Road 15 (Gleason Lake Road). The force main was constructed in 1973 and has reached the end of it service life. Teams will install a new six-inch force main.
The new main will be horizontally and directionally drilled (HDD) parallel to the existing force main. HDD installation methods significantly reduce impacts to traffic, pavement, green space and surrounding infrastructure. The process utilizes a rig to pull new sections of force main into place with minimal disruption to surface improvements. It only requires pits to be excavated at significant bends or high points. Additionally, the existing force main will remain in service during construction.
Traffic Impacts
Access to homes will be maintained during the project with the exception of short periods of construction activities. A two-week closure of County Road 15 (Gleason Lake Road) is expected using Hwy 12 and Interstate 494 as a detour.
Project schedule
Construction is expected to begin on Aug. 24, and is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Will I be assessed for this project?
No. This project will be paid for through the city's utility fund.
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Project summary
The City of Minnetonka will replace an old four-inch diameter force main located along Whitegate Lane and connecting to a sanitary manhole on County Road 15 (Gleason Lake Road). The force main was constructed in 1973 and has reached the end of it service life. Teams will install a new six-inch force main.
The new main will be horizontally and directionally drilled (HDD) parallel to the existing force main. HDD installation methods significantly reduce impacts to traffic, pavement, green space and surrounding infrastructure. The process utilizes a rig to pull new sections of force main into place with minimal disruption to surface improvements. It only requires pits to be excavated at significant bends or high points. Additionally, the existing force main will remain in service during construction.
Traffic Impacts
Access to homes will be maintained during the project with the exception of short periods of construction activities. A two-week closure of County Road 15 (Gleason Lake Road) is expected using Hwy 12 and Interstate 494 as a detour.
Project schedule
Construction is expected to begin on Aug. 24, and is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Will I be assessed for this project?
No. This project will be paid for through the city's utility fund.
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Eastbound Gleason Lake Road (CR 15) will reopen Saturday, Sept. 12.
This week's progress included:
Drilling completed
Curb completed
Paving completed
Next week's activities include
Continued restoration
Remaining punch list and clean-up items
Please be aware of traffic control changes and watch for changing traffic patterns
Eastbound Gleason Lake Road (CR 15) will reopen Saturday, Sept. 12.
This week's progress included:
Drilling completed
Curb completed
Paving completed
Next week's activities include
Continued restoration
Remaining punch list and clean-up items
Please be aware of traffic control changes and watch for changing traffic patterns
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The Gleason Lake Road (CR 15) eastbound lane will remain closed through Sept. 14 to install sanitary force main along Gleason Lake Road and make connection to a manhole.
This week’s progress included:
Drilling continued
Manhole installed
Next week’s activities include:
Drilling will be completed
Curb pouring
Restoration will begin
Please be aware of traffic control changes and watch for changing traffic patterns.
The Gleason Lake Road (CR 15) eastbound lane will remain closed through Sept. 14 to install sanitary force main along Gleason Lake Road and make connection to a manhole.
This week’s progress included:
Drilling continued
Manhole installed
Next week’s activities include:
Drilling will be completed
Curb pouring
Restoration will begin
Please be aware of traffic control changes and watch for changing traffic patterns.
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Project began Aug. 24, 2026
The Gleason Lake Road (CR 15) eastbound lane will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 31 for two weeks to install sanitary force main along Gleason Lake Road and make connection to a manhole. Please see detour map here.
This week’s progress included:
Locating existing utilities
Drilling began
Next week’s activities include:
Drilling will continue
Pipe fusing
Please be aware of traffic control changes and watch for changing traffic patterns.
Project began Aug. 24, 2026
The Gleason Lake Road (CR 15) eastbound lane will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 31 for two weeks to install sanitary force main along Gleason Lake Road and make connection to a manhole. Please see detour map here.
This week’s progress included:
Locating existing utilities
Drilling began
Next week’s activities include:
Drilling will continue
Pipe fusing
Please be aware of traffic control changes and watch for changing traffic patterns.
