Hwy 11/71 International Falls Corridor Study

This study will review the Highway 11/71 corridor in International Falls from the intersection of Koochiching County Road 91 to Highway 53/2nd Avenue. In addition to the corridor, signalized intersections, multiple unsignalized intersections, and numerous private access points will also be reviewed.

The purpose of the study is to create a common vision and guidance for improving safety and efficiency for all users of the corridor. The study will identify and document corridor and community needs, develop and evaluate improvement alternatives, and provide intersection and corridor recommendations to increase safety for motorized and non-motorized travel into the future.

Study Recommendations

See the informational boards presented here (PDF)

Downtown layout recommendation (PDF)

Neighborhood layout recommendation (PDF)

Commercial District layout recommendation (PDF)

Rural residential layout recommendation (PDF)

Full layout recommendation (PDF)

Project recommendation summary document (PDF)

Watch a video of the Aug. 18, 2026 presentation (Youtube)

Information Presented at the Feb. 10, 2026 public meeting

See the informational boards presented here (PDF)

Downtown layout alternatives (PDF)