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OverviewIn 2017, residents expressed concerns during open houses for the Highway 47/BNSF Railway Crossing Study. In response to those concerns, the City began a study in partnership with MnDOT to develop a Highway 47 Corridor Plan for the segment of St. Francis Boulevard between the Anoka County Fairgrounds and Bunker Lake Boulevard.

Highway 47 corridor improvements will focus on: • Improved safety • Vehicle access to neighborhoods • Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations

Plan Objectives

20202017-19 2024 +2021 2022 2023

WE ARE HERE

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Right-of-Way Acquisition

Contacts

Ross Tillman, Project ManagerBolton & Menk, Inc.ross.tillman@bolton-menk.com952-890-0509 ext. 2974

Ben Nelson, Project ManagerCity of Anokabnelson@ci.anoka.mn.us763-576-2785

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Anoka CountyFair Grounds

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High Crash Rate(higher than state-wide average)

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Congestion builds behind left-turning vehicle at the McKinley Street intersection

Lack of flexibility for turns. Property access adds to congestion and safety issues

Residents experience delayed access.

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Provide safe pedestrain & bicyclist routes

Provide safe driveway access

Accommodate future growth

Improve intersection operations & safety

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Crash rate more than 3x average.Severe crashes are a concern.

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31 driveways have direct access

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AnokaHwy47.comRoadway Concept

McKinley Street Intersection

TH 47 IMPROVEMENTSMCKINLEY & TH 47 INTERSECTION | PROPOSED CHANGES

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TH 47 IMPROVEMENTSMCKINLEY & TH 47 INTERSECTION | EXISTING CONDITIONS

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Installation of a traffic signal at McKinley Street is pending formal MnDOT approval.

AnokaHwy47.comMcKinley Street Intersection Temporary Signal

Potential for a temporary traffic signal to be installed at the McKinley Street intersection during Highway 10 construction. Pending further analysis and MnDOT approval.

AnokaHwy47.comProvide Your FeedbackHow do you think the project will impact your quality of life?

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Highway 10 Rum River bridge replacement and intersec�on improvements2022-23 (led by MnDOT)

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Highway 47 and County Rd 116/Bunker Lake Blvd intersec�on improvements2021 (led by Anoka County)

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Highway 10 Rum River bridge replacement and intersec�on improvements2022-23 (led by MnDOT)

Fairoak/Thurston/W Main Street interchange construc�on2022-23 (led by City of Anoka)

Hwy 47 BNSF Railroad grade separa�onTBD (led by MnDOT)

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KEY TO PROJECTS

Hwy 47 Corridor Study

AnokaHwy47.comRailroad Crossing

Highway 47 Railroad Grade Separation ProjectTrunk Highway 47 Railroad Grade Separation Project

Minnesota’s Most Dangerous CrossingADDRESSING SAFETY AT FERRY STREETThe primary need identified at this crossing is to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and trains.

Local citizens, the Federal Rail Administration, MnDOT, and BNSF Railway staff have identified the Highway 47 (Ferry Street) - BNSF Railroad crossing as the highest priority railroad project in the state for public safety.

1. Improve Railroad Crossing Safety2. Reduce Railroad Operations Disruptions3. Minimize Filling in the Floodplain4. Facilitate Public Discussion5. Eliminate Motorist Delay due to Trains6. Reduce Environmental Impacts from

Contaminated Sites7. Protect the Local Water Table8. Minimize Park/Fairground Land Takings9. Minimize Public/Private Access Closures10. Reduce Construction Duration and Detours11. Decrease Right-of-Way Takings12. Preserve and Protect Historic Property

PRIORITIZING CRITERIAWhen evaluating options to improve the crossing, the project team considered and prioritized the following criteria:

DESIGNBENEFITS

Crossing Safety Railroad Operations Water & SoilsThe design reduces motorist delay and improves safety at the crossing.

The project will have little effect on railway operations.

The water table will not be disturbed. Minimizes disturbance of contaminated soils.

The overpass has fewer environmental impacts and is more cost effective than an underpass.

The bridge will have two travel lanes, a multi-use trail, and will be designed to allow for future expansion.

Traffic will no longer be stopped because of trains.

A long bridge has a lower estimated cost.

Estimated Cost:$57 million

STUDY RECOMMENDATION: LONG OVERPASS BRIDGE

Reduced visibility

Driveway entrances too close to crossing

Traffic stopped 40 to 80 times per day with backups extending to Hwy 10

4 fatalities from train-vehicle collision in 2003

17 rear end crashes within 150 ft of crossing (2010-2014)

18,500vehicles/day

40-80train crossings/day

Every 18-36 mina train crosses (on average)

Graphic shown is conceptual and will change as the design is further refined.

Looking south on Highway 47 (Ferry Street)

mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy47rr-anoka

Realigned Highway 47 Alternative

Minnesota’s Most Dangerous Crossing

For more information: mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy47rr-anoka