RPT - ONE PAGERS - Minnesota State Legislature

Schedule:
Environmental Document Approval Date: Pending Approval
Municipal Consent Approval Date: Not Needed
Geometric Layout Approval Date: 08/06/2009
Construction Limits Established Date: Pending Approval
Original Letting Date: 03/27/2009
Current Letting Date: (3/25/2011
Construction Season: 2011
Estimated Substantial Completion: 2011
Project History:
Project initiated by the need for regular pavement
rehabilitation. Scope was broadened to include
several safety improvements. [Left turn lane
modifications at Design and Clearwater Drive(s),
Extension of all auxiliary lanes to 500 feet, partial
implementation of access management plan
developed in 2001]. Installation of three left turn
lanes between Nisswa and Pequot Lakes [twolane
section] scoped into this project to prevent
further delay of these low-cost safety
improvements.
Project Benefits:
Improved Safety and Reduced Congestion
Project Risks:
Closing 20+ median crossovers may become
controversial. Section 4(f) property involved at one
left turn lane location.
Annual Report on Major Highway Projects
Minnesota Department of Transportation
PROJECT SUMMARY
Hwy. 371
From Design Drive in Baxter to Nisswa
State Project No. 1810-95
Project Description:
Mill and overlay existing 4-lane section of
Hwy 371 from Baxter to Nisswa. Improve left
turn lanes at Clearwater and Design Drive(s).
Install new dedicated left turn lanes at 3
locations between Nisswa and Pequot
Lakes. Partial implementation of access
management plan developed in 2001.
105
Cass
126
East Gull Lake
Total Project Cost Estimate (millions)
Date in which the project entered into the STIP:
Recent Changes and Updates:
125
Nisswa
115
77
Crow Wing
Baseline Est. Current Est.
Construction Letting: $ 10.8
$ 10.8
Other Construction Elements: $ 0.5
$ 0.5
Engineering: $ 2.0
$ 2.0
Right of Way: $ 0.0
$ 0.0
The delay of SP 1810-92 resulted in a re-scope of this project including three left turn lanes
being added in the segment where the four-lane project (SP 1810-92) will be built as an
interim fix to address safety concerns. This added cost and complexity
Key Cost Estimate Assumptions:
No purchase of R/W needed. No extensive mitigation required for impact to section 4(f)
property [Only requires permit from the DNR]
Baxter
Total: $ 13.3 $ 13.3
146
49
127
5
Brainerd
Construction cost estimates are adjusted to the mid-year of construction, using inflation rates provided by
OCPPM.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
District 3
7694 Industrial Park Road
(218) 828-5700
District Engineer: Robert Busch
Project Manager: Jim Hallgren
Original date of Posting: Jan 2009
Revised Date: 1/15/2011
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