Mn/DOT is starting up discussion on a partial upgrade of the 169/494 Interchange – this plan includes upgrades to 6 of the 8 pathways of the interchange. While the Federal Highway Administration wants all paths upgraded on any interstate upgrade nationwide, Mn/DOT claims they can save $30 – $40 million by doing only 6 of the 8 but still gaining 90% of the potential improvement to traffic/safety. That money could do a lot of good in the rest of the metro…
There is an informational session coming up for those that are interested:
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/169/