Carver County and its partners are advancing the following projects from the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan (AATP). There will be opportunities to learn more about these projects in the coming months. Some of them still need your input on what and how to build the proposed transportation improvements.
Take a moment now to get familiar with the projects in your area. See the map below for the project locations. Bookmark their websites and sign up for any emails you want to follow. Then forward this email to family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who may also be interested in the project information.
Highway 5 Improvements
Highway 5 improvements include expanding the highway from two to four lanes west from Highway 41 to Downtown Victoria. The project also includes several intersection improvements, evaluating crossing options for the Lake Minnewashta area, and reconstructing a portion of Rolling Acres Road from south of Highway 5 to Interlaken. Rolling Acres Road improvements include the addition of roundabouts, curb, and concrete median to calm traffic and improve safety for residents and motorists. Pedestrian improvements include an improved crossing for the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail. Preliminary design and environmental review are just getting started. A public open house will be held in fall 2023. Construction is tentatively scheduled for fall 2025.
- Learn more and contact the project team: www.carvercountymn.gov/highway-5-improvements
- Sign up for email updates.
82nd Street Project
The 82nd Street Project will complete a missing connection between Highway 13 (Bavaria Road) and Highway 41, as well as improve the local highway, pedestrian, and bicycle networks for projected area growth. The project will convert the gravel road to a two-lane, paved urban road from Highway 13 to Highway 41. It will also construct a walking/bicycling trail to connect Highway 13 and Highway 41 with improved access to the Chaska Ravine Trail. Preliminary design is underway and a public open house will be held in fall 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2024.
- Learn more and contact the project team: www.carvercountymn.gov/82nd-street-project
- Sign up for email updates.
Crimson Bay Road Improvements
Crimson Bay Road safety and operational improvements are anticipated to be completed prior to Highway 5 Improvements as part of the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan. This project will permanently close access to Crimson Bay Road from Highway 5 and extend Crimson Bay Road to the north to connect with Dogwood Road and West 78th Street. Improvements will also include storm, sanitary, and water service upgrades. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024.
- Learn more: www.chanhassenmn.gov/government/projects/street-projects/crimson-bay-road-project
- Questions or comments? Contact George Bender, Assistant City Engineer, at gbender@chanhassenmn.gov or (952) 227-1164.
Victoria Downtown West Project
The City of Victoria recently began the design process for improvements to the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 11 (west) and the surrounding area. This project will improve safety, traffic flow, and downtown access to support the needs of the area as it continues to grow, including the Downtown West Expansion project. The project team will be seeking community feedback on the design options over the next two years. The first public open house is tentatively scheduled for fall 2023. Construction is anticipated to take place in 2025.
- Learn more: Webpage coming soon! In the meantime, visit the City of Victoria at www.ci.victoria.mn.us.
- Questions or comments? Contact Cara Geheren, City of Victoria Engineer, at geheren@focusengineeringinc.com.