On March 26, coalition members spoke with elected officials regarding transportation during the 2019 legislative session. Attendees were able to hear elected officials insights surrounding transportation, along with the opportunity to share the coalition’s ideas, concerns, and legislative priorities. Specifically, members thanked legislators for their support and discussed SF976, HF774, SF1381, and HF1319. Coalition members spoke with the following[…]
Coalition Members Meet with Legislators to Discuss Transportation
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized Mar 29, 2019
Freeway improvements between Maple Grove and Clearwater will take 3 years JANUARY 11, 2019 – 4:20 PM It’s not just 35W south of downtown anymore. This summer, your work commute or trip to the cabin could see major interruptions if you use I-94 between Maple Grove and Clearwater. Preliminary work will start between St. Michael and Albertville[…]
Maple Grove to Clearwater project on I-94 to launch this summer
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized Jan 18, 2019
January 14, 2019 06:57 PM A road work project on Interstate 94 from Maple Grove to Clearwater, which is scheduled to launch this summer, could force drivers to find alternate routes. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, crews will work to expand the interstate, replace pavement, repair bridges, provide new safety features and build a new[…]
Three-year expansion project on I-94 from Maple Grove to Clearwater to begin this summer
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized Jan 18, 2019
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) – A direct route to cabin country could be a much slower ride over the next three years. Starting this summer, road projects on I-94 from Maple Grove to Clearwater will force many to find another route. Lanes will be reduced between Maple Grove and Rogers, in Albertville and from Monticello to Clearwater.[…]
Three years of construction coming to Interstate 94 between Maple Grove and Clearwater
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized Jan 17, 2019
By Tim Harlow Star Tribune JANUARY 15, 2019 — 11:23PM Three years from now, traffic on Interstate 94 should consistently flow closer to the speed limit of 70 mph between Maple Grove and Clearwater than it does now. Until then, driving that 39-mile segment will be one royal road construction headache. Starting this summer and lasting through 2021,[…]
October 2018 Newsletter: Exciting News for the 94 Corridor
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized Oct 17, 2018
Transportation Leaders and Elected Officials Speak at Coalition Groundbreaking Ceremony Transportation leaders and elected officials gathered at the Albertville Premium Outlets on Friday, October 12 to celebrate receiving $56 million from the Corridors of Commerce Program to complete the lane capacity expansion from St. Michael to Albertville. MnDOT Commissioner Charles Zelle had exciting news that[…]
June 2018 Newsletter: Governor Dayton Signs Bonding Bill That Includes One of the Coalition’s Priority Projects
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized Jun 07, 2018
During the last hour of the 2018 Legislative Session, Governor Dayton signed a $825 million public works construction bonding bill. Included in this bill was nearly $500 million for roads and bridges. The Brockton Interchange, one of the Coalition’s priority projects, was included in the bonding bill and will receive $13,500,000 for construction. The completion[…]
Corridors of Commerce Funds I-94 Lane Expansion from St. Michael to Albertville
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized May 02, 2018
It was announce early Tuesday that the I-94 lane expansion project from St. Michael to Albertville will be included in the Corridors of Commerce funding. The project will receive the full $56 million necessary to complete the lane capacity expansion. “This announcement is great news for residents, businesses, and commuters along the I-94 West Corridor,”[…]
Press & News May 1, 2018 Years in the making, the cities of St. Michael and Albertville were rewarded hugely by the State of Minnesota Monday, May 1, as it was announced that expansion of Interstate 94 to six lanes between the cities was approved. The Minnesota Department of Transportation awarded more than $400 million[…]
Coalition Day at the Capitol
By Kim Skatrud Uncategorized Apr 16, 2018
Coalition Members Visited the Capitol to Discuss Transportation in 2018 Coalition members spoke with elected officials regarding transportation during the 2018 legislative session. Attendees were able to hear elected officials insights surrounding transportation, along with the opportunity to share the coalition’s ideas, concerns, and legislative priorities. Specifically, members discussed the Corridors of Commerce program. The[…]