 As many of you are aware, Lexington Avenue is being reconstructed from County Road E to I-694 in the cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview in 2022 to improve traffic flow and safety for all users.
Unfortunately, the original plan to reduce to a single lane in either direction had to be changed for the first part of construction limiting traffic to a single, southbound lane.
Why did the plan change?
- Private Utilities were located in the roadway that were not originally identified in the plans – these utilities need to be relocated.
- Utilities are located within the west side of the Right-of—way, where the road is being widened to accommodate new turn lanes.
- Utilizing the west side one-lane in each direction plan is no longer possible due to the need for these utilities to relocate.
What can be done to address the traffic issues?
Ramsey County is working with the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce along with the cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview to support traffic flow and business along the corridor.
 The Chamber recommended a variety of tactical solutions when businesses confront unplanned and planned closing of access to their business. Below are some select ideas they shared with Ramsey County, the Cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview, that the county will be exploring:
- Calibrating signal timing.
- Updating signage for detours and access.
- Working up to six days a week, weather permitting, to open the route as quickly as possible.
- Using newsletters, social media, email, video to encourage residents and guests to continue patronizing businesses.
- Urging the purchase of gift cards to local businesses impacted by the construction
- Suggesting customers visit during off-peak hours of traffic
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Why is Lexington under construction?
The project will include:
- Replacing aging and deteriorating pavement.
- Replacing traffic signals. A new traffic signal will be installed at the Target access road intersection.
- Improving pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
- Adding a center median to increase safety for road users.
- Improving utilities in the area including water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water treatment.
For more information on the project or to read up on other alternatives, please visit the Ramsey County webpage.
 D1 secretary Nancy Larson, D1 commissioner Nicole Frethem, Principal aide Sheena Denny, and summer intern Mayumi Morgan
Principal Aide Sheena Denny is taking a temporary leave over the summer and will be returning in August. In her absence, student intern Mayumi Morgan will be joining the district 1 team to provide constituent and commissioner support.
Mayumi is a rising sophomore at Macalester College where she studies political science, economics, and international studies. She is a Mounds View High School graduate and Shoreview resident. She looks forward to working with the community over the next two months.
Homeowners have until 8/15/2023 to claim a 2021 tax refund.
You may qualify if:
- You are a renter and your total household income is less than $64,920, or
- You are a homeowner and your total household income is less
than $119,790.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue website. |
