2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Highway 41 Crossroads Scott County is moving forward with plans to upgrade the Highway 41/U.S. Highway 169 surface intersection to a controlled access interchange. To accommodate the new interchange service roads to properties adjacent to the existing intersection will be realigned. The realignment and future roadway needs will impact access to adjacent properties and have consequences for future land uses. The crossroads is a gateway from Chaska and communities to the west of Shakopee as well as a gateway from Mankato and southwest Scott County communities. Efforts should be focused on developing a welcoming gateway. The development of the West End will also impact the Crossroads and change the character of development.

RECOMMENDATIONS » » Ensure landscaping around the proposed Highway 41 interchange with U.S. Highway 169 is well designed. » » Create gateway along Highway 41 from river crossing near Chaska to U.S. Highway 169. » » Create internal circulation to provide access to properties affected by the interchange improvements to U.S. Highway 169/Highway 41.

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