Hwy 61 Resurfacing

 

Overview

• This project will resurface Hwy 61 and replace the traffic signal, at Buffalo Street

 

Location

• Hwy 61 from Hwy 96 in White Bear Lake to Hwy 97 (210 Street North) in Forest Lake

 

Schedule

• Construction start: July 2012

• Construction ends: October 2012

 

Cost

• $4.5 million

Traffic impacts

• Full closures of Hwy 61 will occur with detours during culvert replacements
• Pilot car information

 

Benefits

• Hwy 61 will be resurfaced
• Replacing traffic signal at Buffalo Street
• Flashing yellow arrow signal
• Eliminating the crosswalk across the south side of Hwy 61 approach
• Replacing six centerline culverts
• Centerline and shoulder rumble strips will be installed to improve safety
• Drainage improvements
• Relocate signal poles at Headwater Parkway
  

Upcoming meetings

• A project open house will be held on May 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hugo City Hall (Oneka Room), 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N, Hugo

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