About the project

The project will:

• Separate east and westbound traffic into a "one-way pair" in the downtown area between Linden and Elm Streets
• Construct pedestrian facilities, including trails and sidewalks
• Provide an at-grade trail crossing at a new traffic signal at Akerson Street
• Construct a new bridge over a channel connecting North Lindstrom and South Lindstrom Lakes, providing an important access for boaters
• Construct frontage roads in some areas to improve safety by removing direct driveway access to Hwy 8
• Install new traffic signals

The 2002 Hwy 8 Corridor Study identified the Lindstrom segment of Hwy 8 as having higher traffic volumes and crash rates compared to other segments.

Project benefits

The project addresses safety and capacity issues, including pedestrian and bicycle access.

Project website: www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy8lindstrom/index.html