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Washington County outlines safety options and grants for County Road 15/Trunk Highway 61 intersection
Summary
Washington County presented two alternatives — a single‑lane roundabout or a signalized intersection — for the County Road 15/Trunk Highway 61 junction, saying it has secured just over $2.6 million in grant funding and plans design and environmental work in 2026–27 with construction targeted for 2028.
Washington County project manager Ryan Haves briefed the Forest Lake City Council on an intersection safety and multimodal access project at County Road 15 and Trunk Highway 61, presenting two build options and the countyfunding status.
Haves said the county has secured two construction grants: "a regional solicitation grant for just over $1,600,000, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation local partnership program grant for another $1,000,000," totaling "just over $2,600,000." He told council members the project aims to reduce crash frequency and severity, "provide safe, clear, and accessible crossings for multimodal users, and maintain acceptable vehicular operations…
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