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Forest Lake hears update on Highway 61/County Road 50 roundabout plan
Summary
Washington County project manager Ryan Haves told Forest Lake council members the team is advancing a roundabout design for the Highway 61/County Road 50 intersection, has secured $2.67 million in grants, is seeking an additional $2 million and estimates the city's share at roughly $800,000—$1.1 million depending on final funding.
Washington County project manager Ryan Haves updated the Forest Lake City Council on plans to redesign the Highway 61 and County Road 50 intersection, saying the project team now expects to advance a roundabout design pending additional funding and city direction.
Haves said the intersection—just north of Headwaters Parkway—functions today as a side-street-stop on a 50 mph trunk highway and has a history of collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians when the existing rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) is activated. "We're kind of at the point now where we're looking to take the next step forward and really further the design," Haves said, and requested council guidance ahead of a future resolution of support.
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