East of the Warroad
Area 10: East of the City of Warroad
Limits: Hwy 11 intersection with Cty Rd 12
Primary Improvement: Realign intersection and construct turn lanes
Number of Alternatives: 1
Problem Alternative is Addressing: Safety problems at skewed intersection.
Option A: Realign Hwy 11 intersection with Cty Rd 12 and construct turn lanes
Description:
- Realign the Hwy 11 intersection with Cty Rd 12 to intersect at right angles
- East and westbound right and left turn lanes on Hwy 11
- North and southbound right and through-left turn lanes on Cty Rd 12
- Extend Kirkwood Drive to meet the realigned Cty Rd 12
Estimated Construction Costs: $1,000,000-$1,200,000
Right of Way Needs: Right of way would be required from two parcels.
Environmental Concerns: Potential for minor wetland impacts south of Hwy 11.
Risks: Railroad coordination.
Benefits: Safety and mobility improvements:
- Realign intersection to 90 degree angles
- Turn lanes to reduce conflicts between through and turning vehicles
Concept layouts
Area 11: East of the City of Warroad
Limits: Hwy 11 intersections with Cty Rd 34 and 650th Avenue
Primary Improvement: Primary Improvement: Realign
Number of Alternatives: 1
Problem Alternative is Addressing: Safety problems at Cty Rd 34 and 650th Avenue.
Option A: Realign intersection with 650th Avenue and construct turn lanes
Description:
- Realign the intersection with 650th Avenue to intersect Hwy 11 at a 90 degree angle
- Eastbound right turn lanes and westbound left turn lanes at 650th Avenue
- Eastbound left turn lanes and westbound right turn lanes at Cty Rd 34
Estimated Construction Costs: $500,000-$700,000
Right of Way Needs: This option would require right of way from one parcel.
Environmental Concerns: None identified.
Risks: None identified.
Benefits: Safety and mobility improvements:
- Intersection realignment to reduce skew
- Turn lanes to reduce conflicts between through and turning vehicles