Hwy 7 study — Hopkins to St. Bonifacius

Study complete

About this study

WView full-size mape have completed a planning study for an 18-mile stretch of Hwy 7 from St. Bonifacius to Hopkins.

We conducted this study to understand travel experiences of those walking, biking and driving on Hwy 7, identify the needs in the study area, and inform future transportation safety and mobility improvements on Hwy 7. The recommendations from this study will inform the design of a pavement resurfacing project planned for 2029 from the Hennepin/Carver County line in St. Bonifacius to Christmas Lake Rd. in Shorewood/Greenwood. Over the past two years, MnDOT worked with local partners and heard from community members to understand transportation needs and identify opportunities for future improvements.

Studies are an important part of transportation planning. They help identify needs, evaluate and recommend concepts to address those needs and allow the public to share their input. Studies do not make final design decisions, instead they guide and inform future transportation improvements the next phase of project development, which is preliminary design.

Read more about the study findings and next steps.

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We need your continued input so that future projects on Hwy 7 will meet the needs for safety, mobility and have better pedestrian/bicycle facilities.

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