CTH U Project Updates

The CTH U Reconstruction Project will improve safety, mobility, and infrastructure within the Village of Biron. The project includes roadway reconstruction, stormwater system upgrades for improved drainage, utility improvements, and recreational trail extension.

Week of September 28^th, 2026

Current Work

• Crews finished installing the new hydrant at the end of Center Street on Monday.
• The new watermain was pressure tested, and safe samples were collected.
• While waiting for the water sample results, crews have transitioned to storm sewer work between Otter Street and Bear Street.
• On Thursday, crews plan to complete the lateral tie-ins to the two homes at the end of Center Street and to Head Start.
• On Friday, crews plan to tie the new watermain into the existing watermain.
• When crews are not working on watermain connections, they will continue storm sewer work between Otter Street and Bear Street.
• Rent-A-Flash will return to address barricades, traffic barrels, and signage as needed.

Traffic Impacts

• CTH U remains closed to through traffic between South Biron Drive and Badger Street.
• The intersection of Badger Street and Center Street will be closed while watermain work is underway.
• ND Paper traffic will use the detour route of North Biron Drive to Center Street, to Badger Street, to North Biron Drive, and to Beaver Street.
• Head Start traffic will use the detour route of North Biron Drive to Center Street to Otter Street to Williams Street access the back of the building for parking as needed.
• All other traffic shall continue using posted detour route out to Huffman Road until otherwise noted.
• Pedestrians are encouraged to use the designated temporary walkway and follow all posted signage.
• Motorists are encouraged to follow all posted signage and traffic control devices.
• Temporary traffic control devices have been installed along North Biron Drive until roadside safety features are restored.

 Construction Progress

• New hydrant installation at the end of Center Street was completed Monday.
• The new watermain was pressure tested and safe samples were collected.
• Crews transitioned to storm sewer work between Otter Street and Bear Street while waiting for water sample results.
• Lateral tie-ins to the two homes at the end of Center Street and Head Start are planned for Thursday.
• The new watermain is scheduled to be tied into the existing watermain on Friday.
• Storm sewer work will continue between Otter Street and Bear Street when crews are not working on watermain connections.
• Rent-A-Flash will return to make necessary adjustments to barricades, traffic barrels, and signage.

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Project Design & Engineering                                                                              Complete

Roadway Reconstruction and Utility Upgrades (Stage 1)                  June - August

Roadway Reconstruction and Utility Upgrades (Stage 2)                  August - September

Roadway Reconstruction and Utility Relocation (Stage 3)               September - October

Paving & Finishing                                                                                                      October - November

Restoration                                                                                                                     November

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