Completed Studies

TH 169 Inter-Regional Corridor Study – Twin Cities to Mankato
This document guides access and future improvements to TH 169 from I-494 to Mankato, including concept interchange designs, access locations, and corridor vision.
TH 169 Inter-Regional Corridor Study (Mn/DOT)

TH 169 – Belle Plaine Area Plan
This document, produced in 2003 subsequent to the TH 169 Inter-Regional Corridor Study, provides detailed guidance for access, improvements, and frontage roads along TH 169 in the City of Belle Plaine.
TH 169 – Belle Plaine Area Plan (Mn/DOT)

CH 5 / CH 7 – in the City of Belle Plaine and Belle Plaine Township
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the continuity and functionality of the County Highway System as a result of the planned changes in TH 169 intersection locations.

CH 8 at CH 23 – In Cedar Lake and Spring Lake Townships
The purpose of this study was to identify solutions to the offset intersection to accommodate future growth and proactively address safety issues at this intersection.
CH 8/23 Alignment Final Report
CH 8/23 Layout C3 as approved (Subject to minor revision)

CH 8 – corridor from TH 169 in Belle Plaine to TH 21 south of Jordan
The purpose of this study was to identify a corridor to be used for future right-of-way preservation only, there are no plans to construct any part of an extension on CH 8 now. For more information on this study, please click here: CH 8 Corridor Preservation Study

CH 12 – from CH 17 to TH 13
The purpose of this study was to identify an alignment through the Spring Lake Regional Park that will accommodate the Park District’s desire to provide a picnic area between the shoreline and CSAH 12.

CH 21 – from CH 82 to CH 87 (Cleary Lake Regional Park)
The purpose of this study was to address existing and future deficiencies along CH 21 between CH 82 and CH 87 (Clearly Lake Regional Park).

CH 42 Corridor Study – Shakopee to Hastings (1999)
The purpose of the study was to gather information, define issues, and suggest possible improvement options. Scott County partnered with Dakota County and affected cities along the route for this study. Please click on the link below for more information:
1999 County Road 42 Corridor Study (Dakota County)

Elko Speedway Area Traffic Study –
The purpose of the study was to gather information to assist in planning and design of roadways in the City of Elko.
Elko Speedway Area Traffic Study Report