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MnDOT, local agency stakeholders, and the Federal Highway Administration used a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to develop and identify three transportation layouts to move forward for further analysis.
Highway 65 is a vital link between the Twin Cities urban core and north metro communities. Planned improvements will:
Public feedback is an important part of this project. From October 2021 to June 2022, six public events, in-person and virtual, were held to gather feedback on the proposed design alternatives.
The following themes were heard most often from the community:
Based on the comments and concerns outlined by residents and overall design feasibility, Alternative 1A was selected. Additional comments and concerns raised will be considered as the design process continues to unfold.
An investment in Highway 65 is an investment in the region's goals to advance commerce and better connect people to the places they need to go.
We are seeking your support in funding these vital Highway 65 improvements that support regional growth now and into the future.
After conducting an extensive planning and evaluation process that included collecting input from residents and local businesses related to possible alternatives, Alternative 1A was selected to move forward.
Alternative 1A is significantly more cost effective than other alternatives, improves safety and traffic congestion concerns and will have the least impact to private property owners in the area.
Watch the clip below to see how traffic flow will be improved under the new design.