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Steele County is updating our 2040 Transportation Plan, and we need your feedback! This plan will guide future development and transportation improvements within the County for the next 20+ years.
We held an Online Open House August 24th through September 4th and received initial feedback. Now we are presenting the final draft of the plan for your review from June 21 to July 2. Go to https://www.steeleco2040tranplan.com/ to participate in the Online Open House to view the plan.
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CR 180 (School Street) and Mineral Springs Road Railroad Bridges Feasibility Study
Description: The Steele County Highway Department, in partnership with the City of Owatonna, is having SRF Consulting and TKDA complete a feasibility study to consider alternatives for addressing a structurally deficient box culvert on County Road (CR) 180 and two Canadian Pacific Railway bridges with low roadway clearances on CR 180 and on Mineral Springs Road. The feasibility study is to look at alternatives and their impacts, determine project costs and funding sources, and recommend preferred alternatives.
Construction Dates: To be determined
More information: A public information meeting will be scheduled later during 2021. Click here for a media release announcing the start of the study.
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Description: The project will improve traffic and pedestrian safety, improve drainage, and restore the pavement condition. The roadway will be rehabilitated or reconstructed. Steep side slopes will be flattened and wider shoulders will be constructed in key areas. Opportunities to have a joint project with the Parks Department to improve Beaver Lake Park such as relocating the boat landing are being explored.
Construction Dates: 2024
More information: A public information meeting will be scheduled later during 2021.
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Description: This project will replace the existing signalized intersection with a roundabout and smooth the railroad crossing to the east.
Construction Dates: Summer - Fall 2021
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Description: The existing gravel road will be reconstructed to a paved roadway consistent with current State Aid and safety standards.
Construction Dates: Summer 2022
More Information: A virtual Open House was held June 16 to June 30, 2020. For more information about the project, click here.
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