Minnesota Trunk Highway 65 at 117th Avenue – Grades Separated Intersection Project
Funding Requested: $4,000,000
Total Project Cost: $30,500,000
Project Summary:
The Minnesota Trunk Highway 65 at 117th Avenue – Grade Separated Intersection Project (Project) is part of the Trunk Highway 65 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study area. The project will construct a grade-separated intersection to improve the flow of traffic, expand access for multiple modes of transportation, and improve safety for vehicles traveling along and across the highway corridor, as well as safe bike and pedestrian passage.
Background Information:
The funding would be used to construct a grade-separated intersection to improve the flow of traffic, expand access for multiple modes of transportation, and improve safety for vehicles traveling along and across the highway corridor, as well as safe bike and pedestrian passage. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it improves traffic flow along and across TH65, decreasing average travel times and reducing delays, crash frequencies, and creating a safe pedestrian/bicyclist environment.
Relevant Documents:
Estimated Start Date: 06/15/2024
Estimated Completion Date: 11/15/2027
Recipient: City of Blaine
Recipient Point of Contact: Dan Schluender
Recipient Address:
10801 Town Square Drive
Blaine, MN 55449