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

Safety improvements at the intersection of Normandale Boulevard (CSAH 34) and 98th Street in the City of Bloomington. The existing intersection of Normandale Boulevard (CSAH 34) at 98th Street experiences a relatively high number of crashes compared to similar intersections throughout the county. The predominant crash type at this intersection is rear-end related, with the vast majority involving westbound right-turning vehicles. The proposed project will improve safety and traffic operations by implementing four main project objectives, which include: Eliminating channelized right-turn islands to provide a more compact intersection design Modifying existing raised medians to provide refuge for people walking Upgrading bicycle and pedestrian accommodations to improve the crossing experience Installing traffic signal confirmation lights to assist local police staff with red light running enforcement Staff recommended the project for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) given the high number of crashes. This data driven approach is based on the county's crash system that assigns a dollar value to each of the crashes experienced in recent history. Federal funding was awarded for this project in 2018 through the HSIP. As of February 16, 2022, this project is currently in the FY 2022-2026 CIP. information regarding a design firm and the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction is not expected to start prior to summer of 2022. *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.