Politics & Government

SLP, MnDOT Officials Break Ground on Local Interchange Project

Construction of the new Highway 7, Louisiana Avenue interchange is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2014.

A handful of City of St. Louis Park and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) officials moved dirt Wednesday morning, June 5, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue interchange project.

The project includes the construction of a grade-separated interchange at the Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue intersection to improve access, safety and operations for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. The overhaul consists of a tight diamond interchange configuration, with roundabouts along Louisiana Avenue for traffic control at the Lake Street and Walker Street intersections.

The new interchange, which was designed in conjunction with consultant Short Eliot Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) includes a Highway 7 bridge over Louisiana Avenue. In addition, the project will reconfigure West Lake and Walker streets, add pedestrian and bicycle upgrades and install artistic lighting and architectural features into the space. 

Construction is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2014.


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