Project Overview

In response to concerns about safety along Highway 7 between Highway 100 in St. Louis Park and the western boundary of Carver County,  the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is conducting a Road Safety Audit of Highway 7. A Road Safety Audit is an evaluation of planned and existing roadways that reviews crash history, prior plans and recommendations, and existing conditions to identify potential future safety projects. 

During the Highway 7 Road Safety Audit, the MnDOT team will look for potential safety hazards that may affect any type of road user and suggest solutions to mitigate those safety issues, including;

• Evaluate roadside features, design elements, and local conditions
• Observe the ways road users are interacting with the road
• Determine if the needs of all road users are being safely met
• Review operational trends

The goal of the Highway 7 Road Safety Audit is to identify potential future projects and strategies that could be implemented to improve the safety of all road users. 

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Meetings and more 

Information about upcoming meetings and events will be posted as details become available.

• Learn more about the project on the MnDOT project page.
• Download the project overview (pdf).
• Download the project feedback sheet (pdf).

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Project contacts

• Communications and Engagement Director: Christine Krueger, 651-503-9079
• State Traffic Safety Engineer:  Derek Leuer
• West Metro Area Engineer:  Andrew Lutaya