St. Louis Park's County Road 5 Will Be Reconstructed To Be Safer

St. Louis Park MN

08 April, 2022

3:48 PM

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ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — Hennepin County is in the planning phase of reconstructing County Road 5 — otherwise known as Minnetonka Boulevard — in St. Louis Park. A 2021 Minnesota Department of Transportation survey found that residents worry about traffic speeds along County Road 5. Residents would prefer to redirect traffic to Highway 7 to help reduce congestion, according to the study. The study also found that residents: Want better lighting and crosswalks to improve pedestrian safetyWant protected bike lanesSay that the sidewalks are poorly maintained and don't feel safeConstruction for the County Road 5 project is slated to begin in 2024. Residents can learn more by attending an open house on April 26 from 4 – 7 p.m. at St. Louis Park City Hall. View the results of the 2021 survey here.