Chanhassen, MN
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City Project No. 24-05
Overview
The project will improve vehicular and pedestrian operations and safety at the TH41/MMSW entrance intersection by improving access while also slowing vehicles along TH 41 as they approach the intersection. A roundabout is proposed at this location and the existing activated pedestrian crossing north of the driveway will be relocated to the south. Activated pedestrian crossing beacons will also be added to all of the other legs of the roundabout intersection. The improvement will allow a more efficient southbound TH41 vehicle movement from the school driveway during the peak AM and PM periods.
The project involves cost participation partnerships from multiple agencies along with the City of Chanhassen, who is leading the project implementation. The State Legislature awarded $1.5M in funding in 2021 and MnDOT awarded a $950k grant in 2023. The Minnetonka School District has also contributed $400k in support of the project.
In the summer of 2023, the School District implemented an onsite parking lot improvement project that improved the access, bus circulation, and vehicle queuing for the school. The City and School District also partnered to develop a visualization model of the proposed roundabout. These videos are posted below.
The latest intersection layout can be viewed here. Access to the school will be maintained during construction, however TH41 will be closed for all of the construction period. Detour routes are planned.
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Project Schedule
| PROJECT STAGE | DATE |
| Preliminary Design | Completed Winter 2024 |
| Final Design | Completed Spring 2025 |
| Construction | TBD |