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Postal Customer ECR-WSS PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Twin Cities, MN Permit #1962 I n s i d e Arden Hills, MN . 55112-5734 Rice Creek Commons development New faces at City Hall New cable TV option available Counselor Realty finds a home News from the Mayor Just a few months ago we enjoyed having the County Road E, County Road H and County Road 96 bridges reopened. Each of these bridges now have pedestrian walkways, so pedestrians and cyclists have a safe way to cross. The reconstruction of County Road F also included a trail segment from the bridge to Mounds View High School, so students are now able to walk safely to school on a walkway rather than on the road shoulder. You are receiving this article in mid- March, which means we are only a few months from the beginning of another year of road construction. This year, like last year, will feature several bridge improve- ments. Bridges will be reconstructed at County Road E2 and County Road H, both going over Interstate 35W. The changes to the County Road E2 bridge will include adding a pedestrian walkway and addressing structural needs. If you look underneath the bridge on the east side, you will notice wooden supports have been put into place. MnDOT has indicated that the bridge has taken a few hits and scrapes from semi-tractor trailers over the past few years. The wooden supports are there as added protection, in the unlikely event the bridge takes a major hit by a semi-tractor trailer. The new bridge will be built with more clearance than the current bridge. Being without the County Road E2 bridge will have a substantial impact for people who live, work, or go to school in western Arden Hills. One of the questions I am asked is, how long will it take to recon- struct the bridge? It is expected to be about four months. The County Road H bridge will be re- constructed with a new design. The new design is needed for additional vehicle traffic anticipated on the Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) development. The reconstruction of the County Road H bridge is the first major construction item for Rice Creek Commons. Additional road improvements between Interstate 35W and County Road 10 in Mounds View will also be done. These improvements are designed to maintain access to local busi- nesses and improve overall traffic flow. The intersection of County Road F and Lexington Avenue will also be under construction this summer. The Highway 694 project changed the traffic pattern for drivers coming south on Hamline Avenue. To reach Highway 694 drivers need to go to County Road F then south on Lexington. This traffic pattern has led to an increase in traffic at this intersection. This summer County Road F and Lexington will have additional turn lanes installed to support the increase in traffic. The intersection will not be closed during construction. How- ever, during some phases, especially during peak travel times, delays may occur. As a City we have had our share of bridge work, and along with it the inconvenience. However, in the end we have safer roads able to carry more traffic with fewer delays and safer options for pedestrians. Eventual- ly the bridge work that needs to be done in our City will be finished. This year should be our final year of construction on major roads and bridges. Thank you for your patience as improve- ments are made. Sincerely, David Grant Mayor The Bridges of Ramsey County—the sequel Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26, 2016 10:30 a.m. Cummings Park Ages 1-12 $7 per child Registration deadline is March 23. See the Spring Parks & Recreation guide or the City website for more details.