Washington County residents, take note: major roadworks are set to begin this spring on County Highway 2 (Broadway Avenue), a project that could affect your daily commute. In anticipation of the pending construction, Washington County, alongside the City of Forest Lake, is inviting the community to participate in an online engagement session, an initiative aimed at acquainting locals with the project's scope and possible impacts on traffic flow.
The project stretches from the I-35 northbound ramps to Trunk Highway 61 (Lake Street), a significant artery for Forest Lake motorists. An open house was previously held on March 4, where details regarding construction staging were made available to attendees. For those who couldn't attend, or simply want a refresher, an online engagement has been set up to disseminate this information widely. Materials from the open house are accessible on the project's website from March 4 through March 18, ensuring ample opportunity for public perusal and preparation.
No in-person attendance is needed as there will be "no formal presentation or discussion during the online engagement," according to official details from Washington County. This digital offering is intended to make the information more readily available to a broader audience, augmenting community understanding and minimizing the potential for traffic-related surprises once shovels hit the ground.
As for the construction itself, a contractor has already been tapped by Washington County, with the roadway rehabilitation set to commence this spring, an effort expected to last through part of the season. While specific dates for the start of construction have not yet been disclosed, the announcement indicates imminent activity on Broadway Avenue, residents are advised to stay tuned for further updates. By providing the public with a virtual platform to access project details, Washington County demonstrates a commitment to transparency and public engagement in its infrastructural endeavors.
