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m <br />DEPARTMENT OF <br />TRANSPORTATION <br />NORTHWEST METRO <br />Mississippi River Crossings: Overview and Need <br />Overview and Need <br />Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis <br />Improvement Concepts <br />Next Steps <br />Project Overview <br />Population growth and development in the northwest <br />Twin Cities Metro area has driven the need to evaluate <br />regional traffic demand and guide future investment in <br />the area. The Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossings <br />Feasibility Analysis was commissioned to update what <br />we have learned from previous studies, re-engage cities <br />and counties and understand the need for increased <br />Mississippi River crossing capacity. <br />Throughout the past 20 years, numerous investments <br />Area of Analysis <br />This image shows the <br />analysis area for the <br />study as the three <br />river crossings, 101, <br />169 and 610 in the <br />northwest metro as well <br />as highway 10 through <br />from 610 to 169 in <br />Elk River and 610 in <br />Brooklyn Park all the <br />way to 101and 94 in St. <br />Michael and Rogers. <br />ti <br />SHERBU1RNE <br />Elk River <br />HENNEPIN <br />have been made on area roadways along with significant <br />growth and changes in land use. Growth in this region will <br />continue beyond 2040, resulting in additional congestion <br />to the roadway network and the existing Mississippi <br />River Crossings in this region. The Minnesota Legislature <br />authorized funding for this Northwest Metro River <br />Crossings Feasibility Analysis so MnDOT can complete a <br />technical review of the existing crossings, travel patterns <br />and demands and explore ideas for increasing capacity. <br />0 Key river crossing <br />Cha• <br />mp p <br />Coon Rapids <br />--- <br />Oak Grove <br />Maple Grove <br />Corcoran 4 Brooklyn Park <br />Ham Lake <br />65 <br />The existing Mississippi River crossings on Highways 101, 169 and 610 are approaching/exceeding capacity and <br />experience several hours of congestion daily. Serving a total of more than 200,000 vehicles per day, these river <br />crossings are key for commuter traffic, but they also serve as main routes for freight vehicles <br />and recreational users. <br />