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Small group meetings
Small group meetings for business owners and residents along the project occurred during the week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 4. Recordings and written summaries of each meeting are available for review, click on the meetings tab.
Following guidance from state health officials to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, MnDOT has temporarily postponed all in-person public meetings and events. Public engagement remains a priority and MnDOT is offering an online option as one way to continue and maintain connections with the public.
About this project
Summary of work
Hwy 65 project map
Reconstruct Hwy 65 from Newton Ave to the Shellrock River Bridge
Reduce flood events
Repave Hwy 65 from Shell Rock River Bridge to Sorenson Ave
Reduce serious right-angle crashes with intersection modifications from Garfield Ave to Prospect Ave
Make ADA and safety improvements including construction of new sidewalks and median refuges
Install new traffic signal at Garfield Ave
Install new lighting
Please reference the final layout for detailed information.
Newton Ave to Shellrock River Bridge
Project goals
Reduce flood events
Improve pedestrian access and safety
Solution
Reconstruct roadway and raise 2 feet at low point
Increase storm sewer intake capacity
Install backflow prevention
Widen sidewalks, add pedestrian refuges
Construct new sidewalk between Elizabeth Ave and Katherine St
Wilson St to Ulstad Ave
Project goals
Reduce number of right-angle crashes, or T-bone crashes, which are usually more serious. Right-angle crashes appear to be from cross street traffic
Resolve pedestrian access issues with unclear routes and improve safety
Solution
Limit access points and cross street traffic
Increase distance between access points
Install turn lanes
Construct new sidewalks
Add pestrian refuges in the median
Fenton Ave to Prospect Ave
Project goals
Reduce number of right-angle crashes, or T-bone crashes, which are usually more serious. Right-angle crashes appear to be from cross street traffic
Resolve pedestrian access issues with unclear routes and improve safety
