View the proposed layout for the Hemlock intersection
The project team has taken your feedback and turned it into an initial concept for the project. We will be out in the community in the coming weeks to talk about the concept, answer your questions and make further refinements based on what you share.
Public engagement
The project team has begun collecting feedback from the community about the intersection. Updates on engagement, including events and other opportunities to share your thoughts will be posted here.
Ongoing engagement
We have completed the first part of our engagement efforts, if you have specific questions or additional feedback about the initial concept or project in general, please use the comment form below. Your feedback will help the project team clarify the need for improvements to safety, business connections, landscaping, greenery and the mobility of people walking, rolling, biking and driving.
About the corridor
The project intersection is in the heart of Arbor Lakes in the City of Maple Grove. Both Hemlock Lane and Elm Creek Boulevard are key roadways that provide connections to I-94, Highway 169, as well as the surrounding area neighborhoods and businesses.
The existing intersection infrastructure is in need of an upgrade. As part of the project, the design team is investigating ways to improve safety at the intersection for all users, while also accommodating future growth. The wide-open nature of the current intersection design makes it difficult for people walking, biking and rolling to cross comfortably.
Anticipated project timeline
We are currently in the engagement period of the project and expect to complete design work by 2025. These design improvements would be constructed in 2026. Dates are subject to change.
Potential changes to the intersection
The project provides several opportunities to alter the intersection to improve safety and mobility for all road users. Potential changes include:
- Reconstruction of curb ramps to improve accessibility and ease of use, making them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Shortening crossing distances to improve crossing safety for people walking, biking and rolling
- Adding accessible pedestrian signals (APS) for the crossings, which communicates “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” messages at intersections equipped with speakers to improve service for limited vision users