Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 11 Corridor Assessment

Greenbush to Roosevelt, Roseau County

study area map

Roosevelt

Area 12: City of Roosevelt

Limits: 695th Avenue to Rocky Point Road
Primary Improvement: Construct turn lanes
Number of Alternatives: 2
Problem Alternative is Addressing: Safety problems on Hwy 11 near Roosevelt.

Option A: Left turn lanes on Hwy 11 near 697th Avenue

Description: Widen Hwy 11 east and west of 697th Avenue
- Left turn lanes at 697th Avenue
- Left turn lanes at driveways near gas station
- Consolidate access
Estimated Construction Costs: $300,000-$500,000
Right of Way Needs: No right of way anticipated.
Environmental Concerns: Potential for minor wetland impacts.
Risks: None identified.
Benefits: Safety and mobility improvements:
- Turn lanes would reduce conflicts between through and turning vehicles
- Consolidation of access

Option B:Westbound bypass lane west of 697th Avenue

Description:
- Expand Hwy 11 to provide a westbound bypass lane near the gas station west of 697th Avenue
- Consolidate access
Estimated Construction Costs: $100,000-$200,000
Right of Way Needs: No right of way anticipated.
Environmental Concerns: Potential for minor wetland impacts.
Risks: None identified.
Benefits: Safety and mobility improvements concentrated near gas station:
- Turn lanes would reduce conflicts between through and turning vehicles
- Consolidation of access

Concept layouts

Area 12, Option A
Area 12, Option B