Parts of Slatterly Park to be closed for RPU Construction Project
September 17, 2024—Starting September 23, Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) will close parts of Slattery Park to ensure safety for the RPU Duct Bank Project.
The project will allow RPU to serve load growth in the southern part of Rochester and Downtown Rochester. The duct bank phase of the project will provide pathways for electric distribution circuits that can deliver electrical energy along its route. As part of this project, other City infrastructure will be installed or upgraded along the route to limit near-term future disturbances.
The closure outline:
- The closure will extend off 9th St SE into the park
- The west side of the park will be closed off heading south along the west side of the baseball fields
- At 10th St SE the close will extend to the east across the Bear Creek bridge and will terminate on the east side of the bridge
Barricades and signage will be placed around the affected park spaces and left for the remainder of the work. A date for reopening the space has not been determined and depends on weather conditions leading up to winter.
The bridge to the north, approximately 1,300 feet long, will remain open during construction for access into Slattery Park from the east.
For more information and to view the project storymap, please visit the city of Rochester, MN city projects website- https://city-projects-rpu.hub.arcgis.com/.
About Rochester Public Utilities
As the municipal utility of Rochester, Minn., for more than 120 years, RPU has provided high-quality and reliable electricity to over 59,000 customers. Water customers number more than 42,000. RPU is governed by a five-member Utility Board and the Rochester City Council. RPU continually investigates innovative technologies to help customers realize the best value from the services they receive. Current initiatives include photovoltaic offerings, wind energy, energy and water-efficient equipment, and electric vehicle charging.
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