The MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has scheduled a six-month project for Highway 316. The project is expected to run from May through October 2025. The project summary states that there will be repaving from the junction of Highway 316 and Tuttle Drive south to the recently built roundabout at the south junction of Highway 61 and Highway 316. There will also be safety improvements made at key points along the roughly 9.5-mile stretch.
There are not a lot of details on the project available as it is a straightforward project. The project will include a strip and resurface of the asphalt for a smoother road surface. Turn lanes will be added to key locations in Ravenna Township at Oxley Avenue, Bauer Circle and Pine Ridge Road. The additional turn lanes will improve safety and traffic flow.
There were no obvious environmental impacts due to the planned changes with the exception of the a few short stretches that the road will be widened for the turn lanes. The environmental impacts are expected to be similar to the existing roadway.
The cost of the six-month project is 11.8 million dollars, and the project is expected to be completed by October. The impacts on traffic are noted to be “tentative and weather dependent.” All MnDOT projects - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. There are no ADA requirements or needs for this project.