Public Open House Materials

Thank you for your interest in the Hwy 59 Corridor Study. A public open house was held on Thursday, March 14, at the Joint-Use Facility in Thief River Falls. If you were unable to attend or would like to review the open house materials again, please view them below.

Hwy 59 Corridor Study text header with Minnesota Department of Transportation and Thief River Falls logos How will this study benefit the community? Project area map on the left, five icons with the following text below them on the right: Improved drainage, Improved access and safety for all users, Improved traffic flow, Create an aesthetic and functional gateway to the city, Inform planning of future projects and decision making

Hwy 59 Corridor Study text header with Minnesota Department of Transportation and Thief River Falls logos What’s the schedule for this study? Timeline scale graphic with location icons above the following four phases of the study: Spring 2024 Tell us what you think about existing conditions Early Summer 2024 Roadway concept development Late Summer 2024 Preferred concept and study finalized Fall 2024 Findings presented for reviewHwy 59 Corridor Study text header with Minnesota Department of Transportation and Thief River Falls logos What roadway elements could be considered? Improved access and safety for all users, including enhanced crosswalks, changes to intersections and how we access Hwy 59, changes in frontage roads, adding sidewalks or trails Improved drainage, including adding curb and gutter in areas, underground storm sewer, removal of ditches Improved traffic flow, including consider alternative ways to manage traffic, modified access points between highway and frontage roads Create an aesthetic and functional gateway to the City, including increase green space, enhanced signage, curb and gutter, enhanced crosswalks and sidewalks Icons to the left of each roadway element and their sub elements

Hwy 59 Corridor Study text header with Minnesota Department of Transportation and Thief River Falls logos Crash Data Project area map on the right, with the following locations and percentages in boxes to the left: TH 59 Segment 1 (158th to Nelson) 80% Property Damage 20% Possible Injury TH 59 & 1st 94% Property Damage 6% Minor Injury TH 59 & Dale 40% Minor Injury 20% Serious Injury 20% Possible Injury 20% Property Damage TH 59 & Nelson 100% Property Damage TH 59 Segment 2 (Nelson to 1st) 100% Property Damage TH 59 & Walmart 57% Property Damage 29% Possible Injury 14% Minor Injury TH 59 & Greenwood 50% Possible Injury 50% Property Damage TH 59 & 158th 34% Minor Injury 33% Possible Injury 33% Property Damage

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