I-35W/Highway 62 Crosstown Commons ReconstructionBackgroundLocation of CrosstownCurrent StatusLocation of ProjectNeed for reconstructionProject GoalsTimelineNeed BenefitsGoalsStakeholdersProjected TimelineExisting Conditions2002 ConceptI-35 and Hwy 62 West InterchangeI-35 and Hwy 62 East InterchangeLimiting FactorsExternalitiesReasons for Municipal Consent DenialMinneapolis Modification RequestsPrevious Alternative PlansQuestionsI-35W/Highway 62 Crosstown I-35W/Highway 62 Crosstown Commons ReconstructionCommons ReconstructionNathan Aul, Bob Krussow, and Michael Nathan Aul, Bob Krussow, and Michael MartinMartinBackgroundBackgroundHighway 62/Crosstown HighwayHighway 62/Crosstown HighwayBuilt in the 1960s by Hennepin CountyBuilt in the 1960s by Hennepin CountyCurrent alignment and design was decided in the Current alignment and design was decided in the 1950s and 1960s and were made to avoid land 1950s and 1960s and were made to avoid land acquisitions and other impactsacquisitions and other impactsWas one of only a few county operated highways Was one of only a few county operated highways in the United Statesin the United StatesOperation was switched to the State of Minnesota Operation was switched to the State of Minnesota in 1988in 1988Runs from I-494 to MN-55 through the cities of Runs from I-494 to MN-55 through the cities of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield and Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield and MinneapolisMinneapolisLocation of CrosstownLocation of CrosstownCurrent StatusCurrent StatusInterchange between I-35W and MN-62 is one Interchange between I-35W and MN-62 is one of the most traveled and congested points in of the most traveled and congested points in the Twin Citiesthe Twin CitiesI-35W is the major north-south freeway in the I-35W is the major north-south freeway in the region and has the largest transit ridership of region and has the largest transit ridership of any segment in the areaany segment in the areaMN-62 serves as a major access route to both MN-62 serves as a major access route to both downtowns and the airportdowntowns and the airportCapacity in the area is exhausted during the Capacity in the area is exhausted during the morning and afternoon peaksmorning and afternoon peaksCongestion typical throughout the dayCongestion typical throughout the dayLocation of ProjectLocation of ProjectNeed for reconstructionNeed for reconstructionOn average 553 accidents occur yearly in the On average 553 accidents occur yearly in the area, which is nearly five times higher than area, which is nearly five times higher than the average for metropolitan urban freewaysthe average for metropolitan urban freewaysAs congestion builds on the Commons drivers As congestion builds on the Commons drivers use local streets causing more congestion on use local streets causing more congestion on the local networkthe local networkWhen I-35W and MN-62 merge into a 6-lane When I-35W and MN-62 merge into a 6-lane freeway significant weaving movements are freeway significant weaving movements are requiredrequiredProject GoalsProject GoalsImprove safety and capacity needs in Improve safety and capacity needs in the Commons areathe Commons areaProposal will address needs identified Proposal will address needs identified in the Metropolitan Council in the Metropolitan Council Transportation Policy PlanTransportation Policy PlanWill decrease demand and congestion Will decrease demand and congestion of local networksof local networksIncrease capacity on MN-62Increase capacity on MN-62TimelineTimelineFinal design and right of way Final design and right of way acquisition - 2004-2005acquisition - 2004-2005Contract letting - November 2005Contract letting - November 2005Begin construction - 2005-2006Begin construction - 2005-2006Complete construction - 2009Complete construction - 2009Schedule on hold due to Minneapolis’ Schedule on hold due to Minneapolis’ refusal to give Municipal Consentrefusal to give Municipal ConsentNeed BenefitsNeed BenefitsTraffic Volume of Traffic Volume of 240,000 vehicles/day240,000 vehicles/dayCongestion on some Congestion on some places for up to 13 places for up to 13 hours/dayhours/dayAccident rate nearly Accident rate nearly five times the metro five times the metro averageaverageDrivers using local Drivers using local streets during streets during congestioncongestionAdd transit advantage Add transit advantage on I-35Won I-35WAdditional highway Additional highway capacitycapacitySeparate traffic Separate traffic between highwaysbetween highwaysRemove left exits, Remove left exits, replace with right exitsreplace with right exitsMeet current design Meet current design standardsstandardsGoalsGoalsLimit temporary highway closures Limit temporary highway closures during constructionduring constructionIncrease Highway CapacityIncrease Highway CapacityMinimize Right of Way acquisitionMinimize Right of Way acquisitionProvide advantages for bus transit and Provide advantages for bus transit and HOVsHOVsReconstruct aging highway facilityReconstruct aging highway facilityStakeholdersStakeholdersState LegislatureState LegislatureMet Council/Metro TransitMet Council/Metro TransitHennepin CountyHennepin CountyCities of Minneapolis and RichfieldCities of Minneapolis and RichfieldFederal Highway AdministrationFederal Highway AdministrationDepartment of TransportationDepartment of TransportationMinnehaha Creek Watershed DistrictMinnehaha Creek Watershed DistrictU.S. Army Corps of EngineersU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDepartment of Natural ResourcesDepartment of Natural ResourcesProperty ownersProperty ownersNeighborhood groupsNeighborhood groupsLocal businessesLocal businessesMetro area transit and highway usersMetro area transit and highway usersProjected TimelineProjected Timeline2002-2003 Refine Design Concept2002-2003 Refine Design ConceptSubmit for agency and public reviewSubmit for agency and public reviewRespond to agency and public commentsRespond to agency and public comments2003-2004 Environmental Documentation2003-2004 Environmental DocumentationEnvironmental Impact StatementEnvironmental Impact StatementBRT studyBRT study2004-2005 Final Design2004-2005 Final DesignFinal design plan and specificationsFinal design plan and specificationsProperty acquisition
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