Site work and paving for a road / highway in Plymouth, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The existing interchange consists of a cloverleaf design that does not include any accommodations for people walking or biking. Therefore, non-motorized users are required to travel either in the median or along the side of the roadway, resulting in a feeling of discomfort. Additionally, the ramp entrances and exits are designed to provide people driving with a high level of service, allowing vehicles to complete turning movements at relatively high speeds. The existing bridge (#27551) is owned and maintained by MnDOT; who has indicated that improvements are necessary based on its age (built in 1972) and current condition. The proposed project will replace the existing interchange with one that includes a folded tight-diamond design to provide more traditional intersections at the freeway ramp entrances and exits. These two intersections will be controlled by traffic signals and will reduce the number of conflict points for people walking and biking through the area. This proposed concept includes a multi-use trail on both sides of the roadway; these facilities are critical for providing safe multimodal accommodations across TH 169. Staff anticipates that capital activities will be extended west towards the intersction of Nathan Lane and to the east towards the intersection of Gettysburg Avenue to address aging assets. This section (between Nathan Lane and Gettysburg Avenue) was last reconstructed in 1966 and would benefit significantly from new pavement, curb, drainage, and traffic signals. Additionally, this project presents an opportunity to construct a multi-use trail along both sides to expand the existing bikeway network. It should be noted that at the completion of this project, a gap will remain in the bikeway network on the east side of TH 169. A followup project(s) will be required to close this gap and provide a continuous multi-use trail for people biking. As of February 15, 2022, this project is currently in the FY 2022-2026 CIP . Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction Fy 2023. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2023. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.