Highway 5 & 82nd St. Projects Open House
YOU’RE INVITED September 27th at 4:30 – 6:30
Carver County and its partners are advancing several projects from the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan, a visioning study that identified transportation needs and priorities in the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, and Victoria.
You’re invited to attend a public open house for the following projects:
- Highway 5 from Highway 41 in Chanhassen to Downtown Victoria
- 82nd St. from Bavaria Rd. to Highway 41 in Chaska
Highway 5 & 82nd St. Projects Public Open House
- Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023
- Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Oswald Visitor Center, 3685 Arboretum Dr. in Chaska
Access and Parking Information
- Attendees will be exempt from the Arboretum entrance fee
- Please tell the gate attendant you are attending the public open house
- After you pass the gatehouse, follow the drive to your right then turn right at the first stop sign. Park in one of the Visitor Center parking lot bays
- The Visitor Center is the large teal building across from the parking lot
Open house attendees can expect to:
- Review the recommended visions from the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan
- Review the proposed design options for Highway 5 and 82nd St.
- See the latest project schedules and funding status
Please arrive and depart at a time that’s convenient for you – there is no formal presentation. The project teams will be available for questions and comments throughout the evening.
Can’t make it to the event? Be sure to visit the Highway 5 Improvements and 82nd St. Project webpages after the public open house to learn more about each project.
More about the Highway 5 Improvements
Highway 5 improvements include expanding the highway from two to four lanes west from Highway 41 in Chanhassen to Downtown Victoria. The project also includes:
- Intersection improvements along this stretch of Highway 5
- Evaluation of crossing options for Lake Minnewashta
- Reconstruction of Rolling Acres Rd. between Interlaken and 78th St.
- Safety improvements for people walking, bicycling, and rolling including an improved crossing for the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
Construction will begin in fall 2025. See more information and a map of the project area.
More about the 82nd St. Project
The 82nd St. Project will convert the gravel road to a two-lane, paved urban road from Highway 13/Bavaria Rd. to Highway 41 in Chaska. It will also construct a walking/bicycling trail with improved access to the Chaska Ravine Trail. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2024. See more information and a map of the project area.
