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

Safety improvements at Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) and 67th Street in the City of Richfield. The existing intersection of Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) at 67th Street includes design features that are susceptible to experiencing a relatively high number of crashes when compared to other county intersections. The three most common crash types at this intersection include rear-end, left-turn, and right-angle, which can be addressed through the implementation of proven design strategies. The proposed project will improve safety, mobility, and accessibility for all users by replacing and upgrading the existing traffic signal system to the latest technologies. This includes Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYAs) that allow for flexible left-turn signal operations, improved signal timing, and restricted left-turn phasing whenever the pedestrian phase is initiated. In addition, the project will also introduce a more compact intersection design to promote traffic calming, upgrade pedestrian accommodations to current ADA design standards, and install Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). These proven design strategies will reduce the likelihood of severe crashes involving multimodal users who cross at this intersection. In 2020, Hennepin County converted the four-lane undivided roadway along Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) to a three-lane configuration between 68th Street and 66th Street (CSAH 53) and also introduced a dedicated facility for people biking. This safety project will complement the new configuration by providing more flexible left-turn operations. Additionally, this project is located within close proximity to the county's Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) Reconstruction Project (CP 2120800). Staff will coordinate the design and construction activities for these two projects to not only promote efficiencies, but to also minimize disruptions to the travelling public. Staff recommended this project for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) based on recommendations included in the County Road Safety Plan. This data driven approach prioritizes intersections based on design deficiencies that are susceptible to high crash frequencies, especially those resulting in injury. Federal funding was awarded for this project in 2020 through the HSIP. 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 2025. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2025. *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.