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Develo East-West and Northlouth Connections Through the Community 32 The community's roadway network is currently 169 constrained by a lack of connectivity.While the City land ,z, mass is oriented in a north-south manner,most of the J development within Elk River is oriented east-west and �\ divided by high volume roadways(Highway 169 and Highway 10).To make matters more challenging,the ' I \� t 33 s growth of Elk River's transportation network occurred in 33 a generally piecemeal fashion,concurrent with devel- opment.This resulted in a built environment that offers limited options for continuous local routes across the City, I frustrating drivers and extending commuter times. 44 40 CSAH 33 Corridor71 �— The 169 Redefine project will provide some relief by elimi- nating at-grade crossings within Elk River.Another option �� .. 3 � to enhance east-west ties include realigning segments ,-. 'Z'.of current CSAR 33.With potential realignments of that roadway occurring on either side of Highway 169,the CSAR 101` J \" F 33 corridor has the potential to become a high-demand \� east-west route across northern Elk River.With future Roadway Realignment growth in Elk River,the CSAR 33 corridor is likely to be reclassified from a collector street to a minor arterial route. PC)eri ial Roadway Realignment Opportunities 10 Twin Lakes Road Similarly,other areas of growth in Elk River,such as the eastern side of the City,will create opportunities for estab- lishing clear north-south travel corridors.The 2019 study of Twin Lakes Road(CSAR 33,a minor arterial route)by Sherburne County sheds light on the methods necessary School Street Corridor to preserve that asset.The Twin Lakes Road(CSAR 13) Construction of the interchange at School Street and corridor has several improvements identified for it,along Highway 169 makes this node a natural consideration for with the realignment of a portion near Highway 10 that addressing east-west connections in Elk River.Given the would be supportive of a better-spaced network for access prominence of School Street west of Highway 169,a new and future creation of a highway interchange. evaluation of opportunities to extend the corridor to the east(to Twin Lakes Road)should be considered. Filmore to Jarvis Connection As part of relieving pressure on Twin Lakes Road,oppor- Planned Street Improvements tunities to further enhance north-south travel should Local street corridor improvements should also be made be considered such as the potential connection between as growth occurs.For instance,a new connection between Filmore Street and Jarvis Street.While those are currently Twin Lakes Road and County Road 40(Cleveland Road) municipal streets,such a connection would likely require is planned.Similarly,a new 5th Street connection from coordination with Sherburne County for conversion to a Dodge Street to Twin Lakes Road is planned.This will county road. improve local travel patterns by creating a cul-de-sac on Line Avenue and preventing"cut through"trips that attempt to short cut through residential areas. Elk River Comprehensive Plan•Transportation&Mobility Plan 83 DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY