Hwy 8 study – Chisago City to Taylors Falls

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We are studying Hwy 8/Lake Blvd. from Chisago City to Taylors Falls to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the study area to inform future projects along the highway, including a pavement resurfacing project planned for 2032.

This study will look at ideas to improve vehicle safety and mobility, access management as well as safety and connectivity for people walking, biking, and rolling along and across the road. We will engage with local partners including Chisago County, Chisago City, City of Lindstrom, Center City, City of Shafer, City of Taylors Falls, and Chisago Lake, Shafer and Franconia Townships. Elected officials, residents, businesses, commuters, commercial operators, and other users will also be engaged.

Hwy 8 study map showing an orange line between Karmel Ave in Chisago City and Hwy 95 in Taylors FallsView full-size map

Summary of work

  • Assess and document existing conditions
  • Engage with people to share their transportation experiences
  • Identify transportation needs and opportunities in the study area
  • Develop and evaluate recommended ideas for improvements and get public input
  • Develop next steps for advancing potential improvements
  • Create a project development plan to inform and guide future projects along Hwy 8

Get involved

As a part of this planning study, we will be gathering input from community through public meetings, events and surveys.

We are studying Hwy 8/Lake Blvd. from Chisago City to Taylors Falls to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the study area to inform future projects along the highway, including a pavement resurfacing project planned for 2032.

This study will look at ideas to improve vehicle safety and mobility, access management as well as safety and connectivity for people walking, biking, and rolling along and across the road. We will engage with local partners including Chisago County, Chisago City, City of Lindstrom, Center City, City of Shafer, City of Taylors Falls, and Chisago Lake, Shafer and Franconia Townships. Elected officials, residents, businesses, commuters, commercial operators, and other users will also be engaged.

Hwy 8 study map showing an orange line between Karmel Ave in Chisago City and Hwy 95 in Taylors FallsView full-size map

Summary of work

  • Assess and document existing conditions
  • Engage with people to share their transportation experiences
  • Identify transportation needs and opportunities in the study area
  • Develop and evaluate recommended ideas for improvements and get public input
  • Develop next steps for advancing potential improvements
  • Create a project development plan to inform and guide future projects along Hwy 8

Get involved

As a part of this planning study, we will be gathering input from community through public meetings, events and surveys.

  • Hwy 8 survey

    We are studying Hwy 8/Lake Blvd. from Chisago City to Taylors Falls to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the 14-mile study area to inform future projects along the highway, including a pavement resurfacing project planned for 2032. 

    Hwy 8 study map showing an orange line between Karmel Ave in Chisago City and Hwy 95 in Taylors Falls

    Starting in the summer of 2024, we engaged with the public and conducted a technical review of the study area to understand the existing conditions and needs. We have since developed several ideas or alternatives to address those needs and we are looking to get feedback from the public on how these potential improvements may help to improve safety and mobility for people who drive, walk, bike or roll on or across Hwy 8.

    Please share your feedback on the potential ideas with this survey. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. 

    Take Survey
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