Highway 252/I-94 Environmental Review

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has prepared both a federal DEIS and a state DEIS for the Hwy 252/I-94 project between Hwy 610 in Brooklyn Park and North 4th St. in Minneapolis.

The state DEIS has been prepared in accordance with the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and addresses state-specific environmental review requirements. The federal draft DEIS has been prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The two documents are otherwise substantially similar and evaluate the same project alternatives, impacts, mitigation measures, and preferred alternative.

The public is invited to review the federal and state DEIS documents and provide comments during the 60-day comment period, between Oct. 23 and Dec. 22.

Comments received during the public comment period will be considered as part of both the federal and state environmental review processes. All comments will be reviewed. Substantive comments will be responded to consistent with applicable state and federal requirements.

Learn how to make a substantive comment by watching this video.

You can submit a comment the following ways:

• Website comment form
• Email: Highway252andI94.DOT@state.mn.us
• Voicemail: 952-944-5555
• Mail: Amber Blanchard, Project Manager, Minnesota Department of Transportation,1500 West County Road B2, Roseville, MN 55113.
• Public hearing comments (Court reporter)
• Comment cards at public hearings or noise wall meetings

Documents

• View federal DEIS and all related files
• View state DEIS and all related files

Federal document includes:

• Signature Page, Table of Contents, Abbreviations
• Executive Summary
• Chapter 1: Purpose and Need
• Chapter 2: Alternatives
• Chapter 3: Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
• Chapter 4: Public and Agency Coordination
• Chapter 5: Section 4(f)
• List of Preparer
• Index
• Appendices:
  • Appendix A: Phase 1 Alternatives Evaluation Report
  • Appendix B: Transportation Technical Report
  • Appendix C: Hwy 252/I-94 Design Layouts
  • Appendix D: Phase 2 Alternatives Evaluation Report
  • Appendix E: Water Resources Technical Report
  • Appendix F: Biological Resources Technical Report
  • Appendix G: Cultural Resources Technical Report
  • Appendix H: Economics Report
  • Appendix I: Visual Impact Assessment
  • Appendix J: Hwy 252/I-94 Air Quality Analysis Memorandum
  • Appendix K: Noise and Vibration Technical Report
  • Appendix L: Hazardous Materials and Contaminated Properties Technical Report
  • Appendix M: Section 4(f) Technical Report
  • Appendix N: Engagement Report
  • Appendix O: Environmental Management Plan

State document includes:

• Signature Page, Table of Contents, Abbreviations
• Executive Summary
• Chapter 1: Purpose and Need
• Chapter 2: Alternatives
• Chapter 3: Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
• Chapter 4: Public and Agency Coordination
• Chapter 5: Section 4(f)
• Chapter 6: Other State Issues
• List of Preparer
• Index
• Appendices:
  • Appendix A: Phase 1 Alternatives Evaluation Report
  • Appendix B: Transportation Technical Report
  • Appendix C: Hwy 252/I-94 Design Layouts
  • Appendix D: Phase 2 Alternatives Evaluation Report
  • Appendix E: Water Resources Technical Report
  • Appendix F: Biological Resources Technical Report
  • Appendix G: Cultural Resources Technical Report
  • Appendix H: Economics Report
  • Appendix I: Visual Impact Assessment
  • Appendix J: Hwy 252/I-94 Air Quality Analysis Memorandum
  • Appendix K: Noise and Vibration Technical Report
  • Appendix L: Hazardous Materials and Contaminated Properties Technical Report
  • Appendix M: Section 4(f) Technical Report
  • Appendix N: Engagement Report
  • Appendix O: Environmental Management Plan
  • Appendix P: Phase I Alternatives Evaluation Report, EJ Memo
  • Appendix Q: Greenhouse Gas Analysis