Mora Hwy 65 and Hwy 23 — Corridor Study

Join us for a Public Meeting

Join us for our final public meeting to learn about the preferred design concept and get your questions answered.

Wed, June 5

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Mora City Hall

101 S Lake St, Mora, MN 55051

There will be no formal presentation, so stop by at a time that's convenient for you.

Dec. 7, 2023- Public Meeting

4 - 6 p.m.

Mora City Hall

101 S Lake St, Mora, MN 55051  

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Thu, March 30, 2022- Public Meeting

4 - 6 p.m.

Mora City Hall

101 S Lake St, Mora, MN 55051  

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Thank you for stopping by the public information meeting we held at Mora City Hall. More than 35 people attended. We listened, discussed, and explained potential design options to improve traffic and safety along Hwy 65 and Hwy23 in Mora. Key Takeaways and results from anonymous feedback frames are listed below:

Key themes

• Concern for pedestrian safety.
• Concern for business access to be maintained.
• Intersection congestion at Hwy 65/McLean and Hwy 65/Hwy 23.
• General support for roundabouts throughout the corridor.
• Questions about posted speed limits.

• Where is the most important location to add a pedestrian crossing for Hwy 23 and/or Hwy 65? Select all that apply

• We are evaluating improvements at several intersections. Do you support a roundabout corridor?

• We are evaluating improvements at several intersections. Do you support a signalized corridor?

• We are looking at ways to improve access management to/from Hwy 23 and Hwy 65. Do you think an expanded and/or revised frontage and backage road system would help?

We developed a set of guiding values to describe our vision for the future of Hwy 65 and Hwy 23.

1. Develop a safe and equitable multimodal transportation system
   • Hwy 65 and Hwy 23 will be a safe, accessible, and efficient street for walkers, bikers, cars, trucks, and transit users.
2. Provide improvements that are compatible and sustainable with the environment
   • Hwy 65 and Hwy 23 improvements will address long-term infrastructure needs and create opportunities for existing and future land development.
3. Support local business community
   • Hwy 65 and Hwy 23 improvements will ensure fair and safe access for the business community.

The Hwy 65 and Hwy 23 Corridor Study was initiated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to identify and prioritize improvements on two critical roadways within the City of Mora. These arterial roadways are critical for both the local community and greater region. A prior study of both corridors was completed in 2005, but since then the area has grown and conditions have changed. The study area includes both highways within city limits and portions of Hwy 65 to the south of city limits. Improvements have been made to both highways in recent years, but issues remain.

The study will seek to understand the following:

• Needs and opportunities in the corridor
• Establish purpose and need
• Goals and objectives
• Develop and evaluate alternatives
• Reach a consensus on a vision
• Develop an implementation plan that shows improvements
• Allows the vision to be achieved over time

The project team will utilize the history of the corridor to bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the proposed vision.