MnDOT Launches I-694 study, Asks for Public Input
ROSEVILLE, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking public input as part of the I-694 study, a long-range planning effort focused on improving travel along I-694 between Brooklyn Boulevard in Brooklyn Center and Lexington Avenue in Arden Hills.
The study will evaluate current transportation conditions, identify future needs and develop recommendations for both near-term and long-term improvements along one of the Twin Cities metro area’s busiest freeway corridors.
The survey is open now and residents, commuters, businesses and community members are encouraged to participate to help shape the future vision for the corridor. MnDOT also will host a public meeting on Aug. 12 and be part of several local events to share information about the study and gather additional feedback from the community.
The I-694 study is a planning effort only and will help with a resurfacing project 2032 or later as well as other projects along the corridor. Recommendations developed through the study may help guide future transportation investments over the next 20 years.
The study area includes portions of Brooklyn Park, Fridley, Columbia Heights, New Brighton and Arden Hills.
Community members can learn more about the study, participate in the survey and find public meeting information at: https://talk.dot.state.mn.us/i694-brooklyncenter-ardenhills
Virtual Public Meeting Information
August 12, 2026 @5:30pm
Teams meeting information to be posted on the I-694 Study website
Community Events
Look out for the I-694 study team at the following community events to learn more and share your experiences.
- Arden Hills 75th Celebration: July 17 from 4pm to 8pm at Cummings Park in Arden Hills
- Shoreview Farmers Market: July 21 from 3pm to 7pm at the Shoreview Community Center
- Monarch Festival: July 23 from 4pm to 7pm at Kordiak Park in Columbia Heights
- Fridley Community Concert: July 28 from 6pm to 8pm at the Fridley Civic Campus Amphitheater
- New Brighton Park Discovery Days: August 11 from 3pm to 7pm at Innsbruck Park in New Brighton
If you need this information in an alternative format or language, contact: 651-366-4720; email adarequest.dot@state.mn.us; 711 or 1-800-627-3529 for MN Relay.
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