Shorewood Minnesota

Thanks to the efforts of Sen. Morrison and Rep. Acomb and Myers, the Legislature included $750,000 in the transportation bill for MNDoT to complete a corridor study of Hwy 7 from I-494 to the western boundary of Hennepin County. The study will consider solutions to improve safety, access management, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, ADA enhancements, signage, lighting and signals along the corridor.  The results of the study will inform future construction and improvement projects along the highway.  No timeline for completion of the study has been identified but watch the City’s website for updates.

The City of Shorewood is seeking funding from the Legislature for a corridor study of Highway 7 from Minnetonka to St. Bonifacius (HF 2489 and SF 2333).  Such a study would identify safety, access and other important transportation improvements along the highway for incorporating into future project.  Additional funding is requested to support a corridor coalition comprised of cities and other stakeholders along this section of Highway 7 (HF 2490 and SF 2332). 

On March 22, Shorewood testified in support of HF 2361 which would create an advisory council on traffic safety to provide recommendations to the State regarding needed traffic improvements throughout Minnesota.   

Learn more about the Hwy 7 MnDot safety study and the City of Shorewood

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Residents and local officials shared input with MnDOT regarding the safety of the Highway 7 corridor. On August 22, MnDOT representatives presented the results to the city council. Go to the traffic study page for links and complete information.

Mayor Jennifer Labadie has reached out to MnDOT on behalf of the Shorewood city council regarding ongoing safety concerns along Highway 7 in Shorewood.

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