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Main Maple Grove intersection undergoing improvements
Commuters in Maple Grove may have noticed backups at one of the busiest intersections in the city due to ongoing construction at the intersection of Hemlock Lane and Elm Creek Boulevard. This project will make safety improvements to the intersection, which currently experiences a high number of crashes. The existing design has right-turn islands that create sight-distance challenges for motorists. There are also long crossing distances for pedestrians. Maple Grove and Hennepin County are working together on this project. According to Hennepin County, both Hemlock Lane and Elm Creek Boulevard carry multiple traffic lanes in each direction, with a mix of signalized and free-turning lanes. “It can be difficult to cross this very wide intersection. The improvements will make it safer and easier for all the people who drive, walk, bike, and roll in this area,” the project website said. According to Colin Cox, Hennepin County communications manager, the intersection will remain open throughout construction between now and late October. “People driving will have access to all directions and all turns, but some lanes will be closed at times to keep the work zone safe,” he said. Motorists should look out for lane closures and shifting traffic patterns. Pedestrians and
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Research Shows Speeding Is Becoming More Common
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KDAL) – New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that going faster than posted speed limits is becoming more common. The findings show many drivers don’t expect enforcement unless they are traveling 10 to 12 miles per hour over the posted limits. The...
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Blue Line project team asks Met Council to fill funding gap
A light rail project to extend the Blue Line from downtown to North Minneapolis and three suburbs is trying to stay on track as it approaches a $224 million funding gap, a ticking clock and unpredictable Washington politics. Hennepin County transit officials presented an update on the $3.39 billion project...
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Metro Transit returning with updated H Line plans
When more than 50 neighbors gathered this spring to talk with Metro Transit representatives about the proposed METRO H Line, they came with plenty of questions — and some very specific concerns. Now, this month, neighbors will get to see how those conversations helped shape the next version of...
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This Historic Train Ride in Minnesota Is a Day Trip Worth Taking
One of the most scenic train rides in Minnesota curves along the wooded bluffs of the wild St. Croix River valley. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum, rides on the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway are a perfect way to spend part of a day enjoying our region’s natural beauty without the distractions of […]
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Central Avenue Overhaul Brings Roundabouts, Bus Lanes—And a $85M Price Tag
Central Avenue is getting a top-to-bottom makeover, and the plan calls for something Twin Cities drivers aren't used to seeing on a state highway: roundabouts. The proposal would rebuild the corridor from the Mississippi River in northeast Minneapolis through Columbia Heights and into Fridley, cutting a general-purpose lane in each direction in some stretches, adding dedicated bus lanes, and replacing several dangerous intersections with circular traffic flow. Columbia Heights' City Council is expected to vote on the project at its Sept. 14 meeting, one of the final approvals needed before the state can move forward.
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Greyhound adds bus service between Kansas City and Twin Cities with Iowa stops
DES MOINES, Iowa — Greyhound launched a new daily intercity bus service Friday connecting Kansas City and Minneapolis, with two Iowa stops between. The route expands transit connections across the Midwest, with officials saying it adds service to historically underserved and rural communities between the two metropolitan hubs. The service will operate seven days a […]
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Twin Cities gas prices drop 15 cents in one week, now averaging $4.04 per gallon
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Twin Cities drivers are getting a little relief at the pump, but it may not last long. Average gas prices in the Twin Cities fell 15.0 cents per gallon over the last week, landing at $4.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,106 stations in the area. Despite the weekly dip, prices are still 3.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 97.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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Weekend closure set for southbound Hwy 65 at Anoka County Road 10/Mounds View Blvd in Spring Lake Park for bridge repair
Roseville, Minn. -- Partial demolition of the westbound County Road 10/Mounds View Blvd. bridge over southbound Highway 65 in Spring Lake Park will require a full closure of the southbound highway this weekend. Crews will place concrete barricades to start shifting traffic to the shoulder and left (inside) lanes of...
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Planning State Fair Trip? Northwest Suburbs Face Limited Weekday Bus Service
For the sixth consecutive year, residents in the Twin Cities northwest suburbs heading to the Minnesota State Fair will face limited options for weekday bus transit. Metro Transit confirmed that daily express bus service to the fairgrounds will not operate from the northwest suburbs during the week. While the Maple...
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A major road closure is coming to a close this weekend just in time for the Minnesota State Fair
A collective rejoicing and sigh of relief. That is, or at least should be, the reaction for many Twin Cities motorists and State Fair enthusiasts starting this weekend as Highway 280 will finally reopen after being closed since April: "We know shutting down that road for this period has had impacts."
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Highway 280 to reopen Friday morning, in time for State Fair
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation say State Highway 280 will reopen for traffic on Friday morning, so long as the weather cooperates. Motorists also should be aware of an overnight lane closure on southbound Interstate 35W and westbound Highway 36 near Highway 280 from 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21. The closures are needed while crews remove road and ramp closure signage ahead of reopening Highway 280.