FAQs

Where can I find information about specific construction projects?

The roadway near my house is in rough shape. How is it decided what roads are to be repaved?

I noticed the trail adjacent to the county roadway hasn’t had the snow plowed off of it yet. Who should I contact?

Maintenance of the trails and sidewalks, including snowplowing, along Anoka County highways is performed by the city where the trail or sidewalk is located. If you have a concern about the maintenance or lack of snowplowing for a trail or sidewalk, you should report it to city where it is located.

At a project Open House, I was told that no decisions have been made on the design of the roadway but there was a design-layout on display. Doesn’t that mean that the decisions have already been made?

No. We hold an open house to get input from the public on the project, including input on the design. At the project's first open house, we will often display the conceptual layout that was submitted as part of an application to receive funding for a project. While this may show potential improvement measures, such as access closures, medians, shoulders, etc., the decisions as to the specific improvements won’t be made until the public is engaged, which occurs during the design phase of the project.

Why are you proposing to eliminate some of the access points along the roadway? How is this decided?

I’ve noticed a lot of roundabouts being built around the region.  What are the advantages of a roundabout?

Roundabouts are one of the options we consider when constructing or reconstructing an intersection. Research has shown that there are several advantages of a roundabout over a signalized intersection including less travel delay and fewer and less severe crashes. In determining what the appropriate traffic control is for a specific intersection, Anoka County conducts a thorough analysis to determine the most appropriate application. The first roundabouts on the County roadway system were built along Bridge Street (CSAH 24) in St. Francis, and in Columbus at the intersection of Kettle River Boulevard (CSAH 62) with Broadway Avenue (CSAH 18).

It seems like people are speeding on the road. Can Anoka County lower the speed limits on the county roadways?

In Minnesota, the speed limits on all county roads are determined by the State Commissioner of Transportation.  A speed zone study can be prepared; results of the study could be that the speed limit is lowered, increased, or stays the same.

Will I be assessed for a roadway improvement?

The County does not assess nearby property owners for roadway improvement projects. However, you should check with your individual city to determine whether there will be assessments.

Why aren't they working on my road?

Ever wonder why your road isn't being repaired?  Watch the following video, prepared by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board in conjunction with MnDOT, which explains why roads go bad and why the worst roads aren't always fixed first. Watch the video here.