• Hwy 99 Alternatives

    MnDOT District 7 – Le Center, MN

  • MnDOT is planning for a future project on Hwy 99 in Le Center from Maple Ave. to Cordova Ave. Beyond addressing pavement needs, MnDOT is considering opportunities for increased safety, bicyclist/pedestrian accommodations, and other improvements. In collaboration with the city and input from the community, MnDOT developed a number of design alternatives for the corridor and would like your input on each. Please review all of the images below and share your thoughts.

  • Project area map

  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 4-foot sidewalk

  • Maple Ave. intersection

  • Alternative 1:

    • Hwy 99 right turn lanes
    • Side street stop/stop sign
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk

  • Alternative 2:

    • Hwy 99 right and left turn lanes
    • Side street stop/stop sign
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk

  • Alternative 3:

    • Compact roundabout
    • Allows trucks and larger vehicles to drive over center island
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk

  • Highway 99 corridor

  • Alternative 1:

    • Parking between Park Ave. and Waterville Ave.
    • Sidewalk north side of Hwy 99
    • Trail south side of Hwy 99
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk

  • Alternative 2:

    • Two-way center left turn lane
    • Parking between Park Ave. and Waterville Ave.
    • Sidewalk north side of Hwy 99
    • Trail south side of Hwy 99
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk

  • Cordova Ave. intersection

  • Alternative 1:

    • Hwy 99 right turn lanes
    • Side street stop/stop sign
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk

  • Alternative 2:

    • Hwy 99 right and left turn lanes
    • Side street stop/stop sign
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk

  • Alternative 3:

    • Compact roundabout
    • Allows trucks and larger vehicles to drive over center island
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk
  • Should be Empty: