Preliminary Layout #2

Shady Oak Road Redesign

The goal is to design a roadway reconstruction plan that improves traffic safety, traffic flow, and pedestrian safety on Shady Oak Road (CSAH 61) from Excelsior Blvd to Highway 7 and provides redevelopment opportunities that benefit the city and adjacent property owners.

Additional Information

Proposed Schedule

  • April 2012: Joint Council Consideration of Layout
  • January 2012 to November 2012: Environmental Process
  • November 2012 to December 2013: Land Acquisition Process
  • December 2012: Final Construction Plans Completed
  • April 2014: Construction Begins
  • Fall 2015: Construction Completed

Project facts and highlights

  • The proposed year of construction is 2014-2015.
  • Current Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) is about 13,000 vehicles per day with a 20-year projection of 18,400.
  • The countywide 3-year (1999-2001) crash rate was exceeded on Shady Oak Road between Excelsior Blvd and Mainstreet. Six crashes occurred, four crashes were clustered near the intersection of Bradford Rd, and two crashes occurred just south of Mainstreet. The lack of access control and channelization may be contributing factors to the accident history.
  • A 4-lane divided roadway is needed to accomodate the 20-year traffic forecast at an acceptable level of service.
  • New traffic signals will be installed at Mainstreet and at TH 7.
  • The project will include landscaping and other aesthetic design treatments.
  • The project is included in the Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation System Plan. A trail along the corridor is proposed.
  • The roadway project will require the acquisition of land for additional right-of-way.
  • Land acquisition is likely to result in short and long-term land use changes.

current photo looking down Shady Oak Rd

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Contacts

  • Public Works Director

    952-548-6350
  • Director of Economic Development & Planning

    952-548-6340
  • Hennepin County Project Manager
    Jennifer Lowry
    612-596-0353
    1600 Prairie Drive
    Medina, MN 55340