DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
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Update On County Project 99-013 (ST00011), CR 46 Roadway Expansion From TH 3 To TH 52
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on County Project (CP) 99-013 County Road 46 4-lane expansion project from Trunk Highway (TH) 3 to TH 52.
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County, the Cities of Rosemount and Coates, and Empire Township are partnering on CP 99-013 (ST00011). CP 99-013 (ST00011) is the preliminary design of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 46 (160th Street/Brandel Drive) from TH 3 in Rosemount and Empire Township to CSAH 48 (160th Street) in Coates (see Attachment: Location Map). The design includes expanding CSAH 46 to a four-lane divided highway, reviewing the existing right of way, and determining preliminary right of limits.
By Resolution No. 20-427 (September 1, 2020), the County Board authorized execution of a joint powers agreement with the City of Rosemount and authorized execution of a contract with TKDA for design services for CP 99-013 (ST00011). By Resolution No. 21-373 (July 20, 2021), the County Board authorized execution of a contract amendment to TKDA's design contract to include out of scope work for traffic analysis, right of way mapping, additional environmental evaluation, and cultural resources review.
The project team has been developing a preliminary design with project stakeholders. The high-level cost estimate is $40 million for construction. External funding opportunities have been pursued to help offset County and local costs which included state bonding, 2022 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation, and Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE). The project was not successful in obtaining any of these three outside funding sources.
Throughout 2023, coordination will continue with the University of Minnesota on the preliminary design process to arrive at a layout supported by e...
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