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<br />Administration and the Metropolitan Council. New interchanges currently being constructed in <br />the metropolitan area are being funded by the local agencies. <br /> <br />How wide will the roadway he? <br /> <br />The roadway is proposed to consist of four through lanes (two in each direction) with turn lanes <br />at intersections and a center median. The exact dimensions will be determined after the preferred <br />alignment alternative has been selected. <br /> <br />Where will the path be located and how will the project impact the existing recreational <br />path along Fenway Avenue? <br /> <br />The location of the path will be determined in the study phase. The Cities of Hugo, Lino Lakes, <br />and Centerville will be involved in determining the location of the path and connections to the <br />existing and proposed trail systems. <br /> <br />How will the project be funded and will there be any assessments to the property owners? <br /> <br />The project was selected to receive federal funds for construction in 2004, with additional <br />funding coming from Washington County, Anoka County, Hugo, and Lino Lakes. It has not yet <br />been determined whether property owners will be assessed. <br /> <br />What are the plans for the expansion ofTH 61? <br /> <br />Traffic is expected to double on TH 61 within the next 20 years. Improvements similar to those <br />being proposed for CSAH 8/14 will be needed on TH 61. TH 61 is currently under the <br />jurisdiction ofMnlDOT, but is programmed to be turned back to Washington County in the <br />future. TH 61 will remain under the jurisdiction of MnlDOT until funding is made available for <br />the improvements. Funding is not anticipated to be available for roadway improvements until <br />after 2010. Washington County has met with MnlDOT regarding the CSAH 8/14 project and <br />discussed the need for upgrading TH 61. The County has requested MnlDOT to initiate the <br />discussions to transfer the jurisdiction of TH 61 to the County and schedule the appropriate funds <br />to do so. <br /> <br />Are any improvements planned for 140'h Street or 14th Street east ofTH 61 if one ofthese <br />alignments were selected? <br /> <br />The City's development plans do not show a need for four lanes east ofTH 61 on l40'h Street or <br />147'h Street. Intersection modifications are expected as part ofthis project, if one ofthese <br />alignments is chosen. <br /> <br />CSAH 8/14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES - Updated July 2002 <br /> <br />- 5- <br />