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. � 11' <br /> Elk Elk River Comp ehensive Plan <br /> River <br /> Future Improvements and Guidelines <br /> Over the past several years, there have been a number of studies completed that have <br /> addressed or studied the issues identified above and/or other issues identified by the City. The <br /> recommendations of these studies, along with implementation guidelines for addressing the <br /> issues and opportunities identified in the previous section are included here. <br /> Congestion on MnDOT Roadways - US 10 and US 169 <br /> Congestion and Access Management <br /> MnDOT and its partners, including the City of Elk River, have identified a <br /> number of improvements to both US 10 and US 169 in order to reduce the <br /> amount of congestion on the corridor, improve safety, and address some of <br /> the existing connectivity concerns along the corridor. In addition to providing <br /> connectivity and better crossings for motorized vehicles, the proposed <br /> improvements also identified connections and crossings for pedestrians and <br /> bicyclists. The improvements for US 10 and US 169 were developed as part <br /> of two separate environmental documents completed in 2010 by MnDOT, <br /> Sherburne County and the City of Elk River. The improvements include <br /> converting US 169 to a freeway facility and converting a portion of US 10 <br /> to a freeway. The improvements identified in the environmental document <br /> were confirmed in additional studies (Mississippi Connections Redevelopment <br /> Framework, 171 st Focused Area Study, and 171 st Avenue AUAR). Figure <br /> 6-8 shows the locations of proposed interchanges and overpasses on US 10 <br /> and US 169. Figure 6-9 shows greater design detail of these interchanges <br /> and overpasses and includes the frontage roads. <br /> It should be noted, that while plans have been developed for both roadways, <br /> no funding has been identified for improvements at the state or local level. <br /> Because funding has not been identified or programmed, the timing of <br /> improvements is uncertain as is the feasibility of making them as identified. <br /> This plan acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the improvements, but <br /> presents them with the understanding that the proposed plans represent the <br /> best information available. <br /> The text on the following pages identifies specific improvements by highway. <br /> Chapter 6: Transportation / 61 <br />