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The City will identify and implement corridor improvements in the segment north of Alpine Drive. Examples of these improvements include construction of turn lanes, signalized intersections and other access management strategies. US Highway 10 The City of Ramsey will continue to implement strategies to advance the future expansion of Highway 10 and improve the safety and mobility of the corridor. Research and planning efforts relative to the expansion of Highway 10 to freeway standards document that the current roadway will be realigned through a portion of Ramsey and run parallel to the existing Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line. The City of Ramsey has begun implementing corridor preservation measures to ensure land use, development and right-of-way costs remain conducive to Mn/DOT's ability to move forward with current plans. Examples of these measures include official mapping along a portion of Highway 10, beginning work on interchange layouts and designs, and examining the impacts and needs of the supporting roadway network. Interchanges Future interchanges have been identified as necessary improvements as part of Mn/DOT's plan to upgrade the current roadway to freeway standards at each of the three major intersections within the City of Ramsey along Highway 10 - Sunfish Lake, Ramsey and Armstrong Boulevards. While planning efforts for interchange improvements are currently in the conceptual and initial planning phase, it is safe to assume the location of these improvements will follow the realignment of the existing Highway 10. The City of Ramsey's first priority is to improve access at Ramsey Boulevard and is currently working with Mn/DOT and Anoka County to develop initial concepts and design layouts for the construction of an interchange at this location. Federal funding has been allocated to begin this work, and additional funds have been requested to complete the necessary environmental documentation, engineering, and final design that would ultimately lead to construction. This process is expected to take approximately 5-7 years. It is anticipated that conceptual design for the construction of interchanges at the remaining two intersections will take place simultaneously, however actual construction of these improvements is not expected for 10-20 years. Access to the Ramsey Town Center will remain a priority. County and state plans such as the Mississippi River Crossing and potential extension of CR116 and/or connection to Highway 169 could impact access to the development. All reasonable efforts shall be made to provide reasonable and adequate access to the Town Center, particularly to the west end at Armstrong Boulevard. Property acquisition City of Ramsey DRAFT Transportation Policy/Direction May 2004 The Tinklenberg Group