Hodgson Road Reconstruction

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Hodgson Road preliminary road layout showing 8' trail, 4' shoulders, 11' traffic lanes in each direction, a 12' center left-turn lane and a 5' sidewalk

Preliminary road layout (Layout made with Streetmix / CC BY-SA)

Hodgson Road (County Road 49) will be reconstructed from Gramsie Road / Rice Street to Bridge Street in Shoreview.

The preliminary design process is underway and construction is anticipated to begin in 2023. The purpose of the design and reconstruction project is to:

Improve pedestrian and bike access in alignment with Ramsey County's All-Abilities Transportation Network plan. Pedestrian facilities will help connect users to parks, schools, churches and residential neighborhoods.
Replace the aging pavement.
Improve stormwater management.

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In 2019, the top layer of pavement was replaced on Hodgson Road between Gramsie Road and Bridge Street to help prevent potholes and further road deterioration as a temporary solution prior to reconstruction in 2023. This was a more cost-effective solution than continually patching potholes; the driving surface was in very rough shape following the spring 2019 thaw. It did not fix the poor condition of the underlying pavement and road base, which will be fixed through reconstruction.

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New road design

The preliminary design process is underway for Hodgson Road between Gramsie Road/Rice Street and Bridge Street and includes:

A roundabout to control traffic at the Gramsie Road/Rice Street intersection.
An 8-foot-wide trail on the west side, and a 5 foot-wide sidewalk on the east side.
A three-lane road design with a continuous center left-turn lane.
A storm sewer system with curb and gutter.

Revised street layout - May 2022

View revised design layout (PDF, 6 MB)

Learn more about roundabouts and other design features

Community engagement and feedback

Share your input on the Hodgson Road design to improve safety and mobility of all users along the corridor.

Design features

Several questions have come up at previous open houses about the proposed design features, especially the roundabout.

Roundabouts are increasingly being used in road designs for several reasons: they slow down vehicles, reduce crashes, reduce backups by keeping traffic moving and improve navigation and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Based on a spring 2020 community survey:

62% of respondents believe a roundabout would improve traffic flow.
29% believe it would increase pedestrian safety compared to a signal.
50% believe roundabouts are safer for drivers.

June 2022 open house

An in-person open house will be held June 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church (180 County Road F). View the updated road design, ask questions and share your input with the the project team.

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August 2021 open house

An in-person open house was held Aug. 18. at New Life Lutheran Church. Open house materials are available below.

2020 materials

View a summary of community engagement from spring 2020 (PDF)

Share your feedback on the revised design

Submit your comments on the revised design to the project team:

Hodgson Road Reconstruction

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New road design

Revised street layout - May 2022

Community engagement and feedback

Design features

June 2022 open house

August 2021 open house

2020 materials

Share your feedback on the revised design

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