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Highway 1/169 Improvements Six Mile Lake Road to Bradach Road “Eagles Nest”

Stay informed on project progress, alternatives, detour details, environmental impacts, and discuss construction schedule at Eagles Nest Town Hall. Learn about routes, costs, and environmental reviews. Maximize efficiencies and streamline construction processes.

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Highway 1/169 Improvements Six Mile Lake Road to Bradach Road “Eagles Nest”

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  1. Highway 1/169 ImprovementsSix Mile Lake Road to Bradach Road“Eagles Nest” October 10, 2014 Project Update Meeting Eagles Nest Town Hall

  2. Why are we here TODAY? Project Update • Report on Progress since July 2014 Build Alternatives – Minor Revisions/Layout Refinements • Estimated Detour Days & User Costs • Wetland Impacts Revised Environmental Review Process Discuss Project Schedule

  3. Today’s Meeting Guidelines Short Presentation ~ 15 min Questions/Comments • 3 Minute Limit per person

  4. Project Update Project Meetings (Since July 2014) • EPA • MnDOT and FHWA traveled to Chicago • Discuss Project Alternatives - Update • Mix and Match East and West Segments • Sulfide Rock-Related Issues • Corp of Engineers • Public Notice Period for Wetland Permit Timing

  5. Build Alternatives Middle Route (Constructed Under Traffic)-PINK Existing Route (Constructed Under Detour)-BLUE South Route - ORANGE Hybrid Alternatives

  6. Alternatives (1) 2016 Dollars (2) Estimated Duration – To be modified with Final Design

  7. West Segment

  8. East Segment

  9. Hybrid Alternatives (1) 2016 Dollars (2) Estimated Duration – To be modified with Final Design

  10. Environmental Review Process • Purpose and Need – EPA and COE Concurrence • Alternative Analysis - EPA and COE Concurrence Cooperating Agency Review Draft EA – (now in progress) EA Publication/Public Comment Period/Public Hearing – Opportunity for public comments on EA content, including social, economic, and environmental impacts and minimization/mitigation measures. EA will identify a preferred alternative. MnDOT and FHWA review of comments, and make decision if there is potential for significant impacts.

  11. Project Schedule - Steps For Completion Complete Environmental Documentation • Review Draft Environmental Assessment to FHWA and Cooperating Agencies- October 2014 • EA Public Comment Period/Hearing – Dec/Jan 2014-5 • Alignment Selection – February 2015 Final Plans – Fall 2016 ROW Acquisition Complete – December 2016 Permitting - December 2016 Construction – Goal is Begin in Winter of 2016/2017

  12. 3 Minute Limit per person QUESTIONS / COMMENTS?

  13. Opportunities to Expedite Construction Design Build Method of Construction • Corp of Engineers Permit Innovative ways to streamline ROW Acquisition process • Access for Tree Clearing

  14. Overland Flow Question

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