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Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps <br />Population growth and development in the northwest <br />Twin Cities Metro area has driven the need to evaluate <br />regional traffic demand and guide future investment in <br />the area. The Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossings <br />Feasibility Analysis was commissioned to update what <br />we have learned from previous studies, re-engage cities <br />and counties and understand the need for increased <br />Mississippi River crossing capacity. <br />Throughout the past 20 years, numerous investments <br />SHERBUPNE <br />Elk River <br />have been made on area roadways along with significant <br />growth and changes in land use. Growth in this region will <br />continue beyond 2040, resulting in additional congestion <br />to the roadway network and the existing Mississippi <br />River Crossings in this region. The Minnesota Legislature <br />authorized funding for this Northwest Metro River <br />Crossings Feasibility Analysis so MnDOT can complete a <br />technical review of the existing crossings, travel patterns <br />and demands and explore ideas for increasing capacity. <br />OKey river crossing <br />7chae f S�SS/p <br />L <br />Rogers Dayton <br />HENNEPIN <br />Ramsey <br />MAk <br />Ch <br />169 <br />• , Maple Grove <br />Corcoran <br />Oak Grove <br />ANOKA <br />Andover <br />Ham Lake <br />Coo rapids <br />• � r <br />Brooklyn Park <br />I <br />The existing Mississippi River crossings on Highways 101, 169 and 610 are approaching/exceeding capacity and <br />experience several hours of congestion daily. Serving a total of more than 200,000 vehicles per day, these river <br />crossings are key for commuter traffic, but they also serve as main routes for freight vehicles <br />and recreational users. P3ge�� <br />