Expand West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 103) from 85th Avenue (CSAH 109) to 93rd Avenue (CSAH 30) in the City of Brooklyn Park. The existing roadway (last reconstructed in 1940) includes a rural design that currently lacks curb and storm water structures. One vehicle lane is provided in each direction with turn lanes and/or bypass lanes provided at key intersections. A multi-use trail facility exists along one side of West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 103), however, it
Expand West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 103) from 85th Avenue (CSAH 109) to 93rd Avenue (CSAH 30) in the City of Brooklyn Park. The existing roadway (last reconstructed in 1940) includes a rural design that currently lacks curb and storm water structures. One vehicle lane is provided in each direction with turn lanes and/or bypass lanes provided at key intersections. A multi-use trial exists along one side of West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 103), however, it does not extend along the entire project length, leaving a 0.6 mile gap in the multi-modal system. The proposed project will expand and reconstruct West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 103) to a four-lane divided roadway and will include new pavement, multi-use trails on both sides, curb and stormwater structures to collect water and define the roadway edge, new traffic signal systems, and upgraded ADA accommodations to ensure accessibility. Many intersections, especially at 85th Avenue (CSAH 109), will be revised to provide a more compact design that improves the crossing experience for people walking. The new environment will include a suburban design that better suits the surrounding land uses. Furthermore, traffic signals will be installed at both Setzler Parkway and Maplebrook Parkway as part of this project to provide adequate traffic operations in anticipation of light rail transit. This project is connected to County Capital Projects 2141100 and 2051400 that are also programmed in the county's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Additionally, this project is directly related to Metro Transit's proposed Bottineau Light Rail Transit (BLRT) Project that includes stations along West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 103) at both 85th Avenue (CSAH 109) and 93rd Avenue (CSAH 30). At this time, it is anticipated that the BLRT line will be constructed in the median along West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 103) in a similar manner as the Green Line along University Avenue in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The project is included in the county's 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). As of April 20, 2023, this project is currently on-hold until further notice due to schedule complexities with the planned light rail transit project that is proposed to share these roadway segments. The future timeline for this project is unknown at this time. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.
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