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Public Notice and Opportunity for Comment
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) proposes a project on Hwy 169 from Belgrade Avenue to Lake Street within the cities of Mankato and North Mankato. MnDOT is in the design phase of the project which will be reconstructing Hwy 169 from north of Belgrade Avenue to Lind Street, modifying intersections, and mill and overlaying from Lind Street to Lake Street. The project will include work at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Hwy 169, and as a result, North River Drive will be restricted during construction. To minimize traffic along the segment south of Webster Avenue during construction, the sanitary dump facilities at Riverview Park will be closed. Other facilities at the park, the restrooms, and Rex MacBeth trail connection will remain open to the public. There may be a temporary closure of some park facilities when Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) work on sidewalks is taking place, but this work will be short in comparison to the entire project.
In accordance with 23 CFR 774.5, MnDOT is soliciting comments on the effects this project would have on Riverview Park.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has made a preliminary determination that the proposed action at Riverview Park is a Section 4(f) de minimis action in accordance with 23 CFR 774.5, conditioned on public review and comment. A de minimis finding may be made when uses of Section 4(f) land will have no adverse effect on the protected resources.
Comments specific to the Riverview Park impacts must be submitted on or before July 30th, 2025, to:
Nick Ollrich, MnDOT Project Manager
2151 Bassett Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
507-978-0748
Nicklaus.Ollrich@state.mn.us
Comments will become part of the official record and will be considered when making future project-related decisions.
Upcoming Opportunities
Stay tuned for future meetings and events!
Past opportunities
The Mankato/North Mankato Area Planning Organization (MAPO) and MnDOT conducted a Hwy 169 Corridor Study in 2019-2021 that combined input from all MAPO partners, local residents, businesses, bike and walk advocacy groups, and other project stakeholders to arrive at roadway concepts reflective of the future transportation needs on Hwy 169 through Mankato and North Mankato. This input was a key consideration in developing alternatives that are reflective in the Hwy 169 revitalization project.