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

Introduce multi-use trail along Mill Street (CSAH 82) from the South County Line to 2nd Street in the Cities of Shorewood and Excelsior. Mill Street (CSAH 82) currently serves north/south trips between Carver County and Hennepin County as direct access is available to both TH 5 and TH 7. The roadway includes one vehicle lane in each direction with paved shoulders that provide space for on-road biking. This current configuration was introduced as part of a paving project completed in 2018 that included solid white pavement markings to better define the shoulder area. However, this current environment is relatively uncomfortable for multi-modal users, especially pedestrians, as people walking are required to travel adjacent to vehicle lanes since no sidewalks exist. Furthermore, this Mill Street (CSAH 82) is a preferred alignment for multimodal accommodations as there is an existing grade separated crossing at TH 7, thus eliminating potential conflicts with vehicles on the highway. The proposed project includes the construction of a multi-use trail along Mill Street (CSAH 82) to provide a dedicated facility for people walking and biking. It is anticipated that the proposed project will require the installation of retaining walls to accommodate the surrounding topography, along with the relocation of existing overhead utilities to ensure an obstruction-free facility for users. This facility will connect users from Chanhassen, Shorewood, and Excelsior to the Downtown Excelsior Area that includes numerous places of interest. In addition, this project will provide an indirect connection to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail that extends from Victoria to Hopkins. This project was requested by the Cities of Shorewood and Excelsior in 2017. The City of Shorewood completed a feasibility study in 2013 that evaluated the potential for a multi-use trail for the segment of CSAH 82 (Mill Street) within their city limits. The City of Excelsior began a feasibility study in 2019 for the portion within their city limits, which is anticipated to be completed in 2021. Additionally, county staff is collaborating with the City of Chanhassen and Carver County to address a one-block gap in the multi-use trail system on the southern end of the project that extends beyond the Hennepin County boundary. As February 16, 2023, this project is currently in the FY 2023 - 2027 CIP. Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction FY 2024. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2024. *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.