County Highway 17 and Trunk Highway 13 Corridor Study

2007-2008

from TH 19 to CH 101

Purpose of the Study

Scott County and MnDOT, along with the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake, and Spring Lake and Cedar Lake Townships, have identified the need to develop a long term vision for preserving the function and mobility of County Highway 17 (CH 17) and Minnesota Trunk Highway 13 (TH 13). As the only continuous north to south corridor in Scott County, this corridor is vitally important to the residents and business in the County, as well as the region. As has been seen in the northern part of the corridor, growth and development have had considerable impact on the safe and efficient operation of this important corridor. This study will consider the need to preserve and improve the CH 17/TH 13 corridor as a regional arterial roadway to meet the needs of the area’s growing population, now, and in the future.

The study will document existing and future issues within the fully developed north end of the corridor and identify solutions to address these problems. It will provide guidance for the design of a currently programmed expansion (2013) of CH 17 from St. Francis Avenue south through CH 42, and it will provide a long term plan for preserving rights-of-way and managing access along those areas that are still undeveloped.

By the end of this planning process, the Highway 17 / 13 Plan will provide guidance for planning the future of this important regional roadway—how it should be designed, what areas should be preserved for expansion, and what projects should be implemented in the future.

Who to contact

If you have any questions, or need additional information please contact:

Greg Ilkka
Scott County Public Works
600 County Trail East
Jordan, MN 55352
Phone: 952-496-8356