Heads up, Forest Lake walkers and safety buffs: a key local road project is stepping up to the plate. Washington County and the City of Forest Lake are linking arms to bring safety and access upgrades to County Highway 32, also known as 11th Avenue SW. They're inviting locals to slide into Forest Lake City Hall on April 8 for an open house to get the lowdown on the proposed improvements.
Interested parties, mark your calendars for a 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. slot, when you can hit up the city hall at 1408 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Working through the project's specifics, Washington County officials are set to dish out the current designs and field your questions and comments. The in-person event promises to be a critical touchpoint for residents with a stake in the road's future, according to information disseminated via an official county announcement.
Can't break free to attend? Don't sweat it. Starting from the same day, an online engagement space will be unfurled at the project's official website. For those dodging the in-person mingling, the digital venue will serve the same information and offer a platform for the public's pulse to be felt through feedback. If you're looking to weigh in from afar, the online opportunity will stay open from April 8 through April 22. Just be aware there won't be any live chats or formal virtual presentations; it's more drop-in style info at your own pace.
Civic engagement is the name of the game for this project—ensuring local denizens have their say on the road that threads through their day-to-day. Make sure to bookmark the project website and prep your queries for the officials, hungry to contextualize and clarify the specifics laid out within the project newsletter.
