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Council grants municipal consent for MDOT downtown corridor project that narrows lanes, adds sidewalks and bike lanes
Summary
After an MDOT presentation, Crookston City Council approved municipal consent for state project 6002‑76 (downtown corridor): lane reductions from three through lanes to two, ADA sidewalks, bike lanes, signal replacements/removals and pedestrian beacons; city and MDOT described funding sources and a schedule targeting construction in 2027.
The Crookston City Council voted Dec. 15 to grant municipal consent for Minnesota Department of Transportation state project 6002‑76, a downtown corridor reconstruction that MDOT officials said will reduce traffic lanes, add ADA‑compliant sidewalks and bike lanes, upgrade corridor lighting and implement pedestrian enhancements.
"We're talking about going from three through lanes down to two through lanes," said Matt Uppin, project manager with MDOT, explaining that narrowing the roadway creates room for ADA sidewalks, bike lanes, curb bumpouts and streetscaping while calming traffic. Uppin said…
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