Safety

• Formed a South Central Toward Zero Deaths coalition
• Added cable median barrier to the Highway 14 bypass in Mankato and continued with other low-cost safety improvements, including rumble strips

Mobility

• Construction of Highway 14 four-lane in Waseca County near completion – expected opening in summer 2012
• Construction of Highway 60 four-lane from Bigelow and Worthington progress to where three projects are underway
• Bridge repair/replacements put District at 89% in good shape

Innovation

• New brine building in Mankato is state of the art and will assist snowplow operators in efficient use of chemicals for snow and ice control.
• Completed the District’s first reclaimed highways (Hwy 30 and 83) to fix pavements that were beyond traditional resurfacing methods.

Leadership and Transparency

• Continue to work closely with highway advocacy groups (Hwys 14, 169 and 60)