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 9, 2012

• Construction ends: late - October 2012

Cost

• $4.5 million

This project will replace the roadway surface on about twelve miles of Hwy 61. The new surface should last about 25 to 30 years.

Traffic impacts

   

Hwy 61

• July 27-August 12: Motorists will see no major traffic impacts
• Week of August 13: Hwy 61 through traffic will be detoured to 35E as crews replace a culvert just north of Meehan Drive. This is the last culvert replacement requiring a detour. The final two culverts will be replaced under traffic Access to local residences and businesses will be maintained. See map for detours details.

Benefits

• Resurfacing Hwy 61 under pilot car operation with bituminous to provide a smoother ride,
• Replacing traffic signal at Buffalo Street and adding aflashing yellow arrow signal to improve safety
• Replacing six centerline culverts and making additional drainage improvements
• Installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips to improve safety
• Relocating signal poles at Headwater Parkway
• Eliminating the crosswalk across the south side of Hwy 61 approach

Meetings

• TBD
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