Meeting information

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 -- 4:00-7:00pm

MnDOT District Office - Willmar
2505 Transportation Road
Willmar, MN 56201

CIMS Powerpoint presentation

Willmar summary - 2012

Monday, May 21, 2012 -- 1:30-4:30pm

MnDOT Training Center
3725 12th Street North
St. Cloud, MN 56303

CIMS Powerpoint presentation

St. Cloud summary - 2012

Corridor background

The corridor runs 53 miles from Willmar to St. Cloud. As an Inter-regional corridor, this highway serves commuting and freight traffic to and from the level 1 trade center of St. Cloud. The northern part of the corridor has seen significant development as the St. Cloud metropolitan area continues to grow. The corridor primarily serves agricultural businesses; however, tourism is prevalent in New London/Spicer as well as in Paynesville and Richmond areas.

Current corridor characteristics

Highway

• 2009 AADT: 6,000 – 15,000
• 2009 HCADT: 400 – 1,200
• Key Highway Connections: I-94, MN-55, US-71
• Number of lanes: 2-4

Public Transit

• St. Cloud Metro Bus (within St. Cloud metropolitan area only)
• Kandiyohi Area Transit
• Tri-Cap Transit Connection

Bicycle/Pedestrian

• Glacial Lakes State Trail (Willmar to Paynesville)

Key Airports

• St. Cloud

Rail

• BNSF line (Willmar to Twin Cities)

Major Industries

• Agricultural production, small manufacturing