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September 11, 2021 <br />Page 6 <br />Introduction <br />The Twin Cities Northwest Metropolitan Area has experienced considerable growth over the last <br />several decades. As a result, existing Mississippi River crossings on Highways 101, 169, and 610 are <br />approaching or exceeding capacity and experience several hours of congestion every day. This <br />congestion impacts hundreds of thousands of commuters, freight haulers, and recreational travelers, <br />as well as countless residents making local trips between northwest metro communities. <br />Furthermore, communities in this area are expected to experience residential and employment <br />growth in the coming years that will place additional pressure on the highway network. <br />Figure 1: Existing Mississippi River Crossings in the Northwest Twin Cities Metropolitan Area <br />SHERBU <br />Elk Ri <br />Rogers <br />r <br />SSA SSi����� <br />pp/ N Anoka <br />in 11, <br />r► <br />Champlin <br />HENNEPIN <br />Corcoran <br />Maple Plain <br />Ramsey <br />Dayton <br />SMaple Grove <br />Plymouth <br />N <br />i <br />Ham' La ke <br />65 <br />Key river crossing <br />ANOKA <br />Andover <br />Coo Rapids <br />t61OkYI <br />�r <br />Brooklyn Park kN <br />The Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis explores regional travel <br />patterns and considers whether a new Mississippi River crossing is a feasible solution to existing and <br />anticipated mobility challenges. It combines past river crossing studies with up-to-date land use data, <br />population forecasts, traffic modeling techniques, and civil engineering to develop four highway <br />improvement concepts. These concepts are evaluated for traffic impacts and cost effectiveness. <br />Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis <br />