Plans for more parking at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove are moving forward, bringing additional parking near the shops and restaurants once completed.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience for our customers,” Marketing Director of The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Jennie Zafft said. “This project opens up 106 angled parking spots directly in front of our retailers, giving shoppers better access to their favorite stores at The Shoppes.”

Reducing the width of sidewalks, relocating sidewalk light poles and planters, resurfacing the drive lanes and installing angled parking spaces are all part of the project plans.

The project is divided into three phases. Construction for the first phase of the project began earlier this month. Each phase is estimated to take three weeks, weather permitting, according to The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. The affected streets within each phase will be closed to vehicle traffic, but sidewalks will be open to foot traffic.

The Shoppes remain open under the remodel and new parking layout.

Construction is set to be completed by late fall.