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Downtown Chaska residents and business owners can breathe easy when the snow melts and the Minnesota River begins to rise.

This project includes work at the intersection of 6th Street and County Road 11. Improvements include additional turn lanes, roadway widening, storm sewer, and grading.  Motorists near Carver will encounter lane closures at Carver County 11 and 6th street starting on Monday, April 4, 2016. (Read more…)  Watch the signs for current dates.

County Highway 11 lanes will also be altered slightly near the intersection of 6th Street as construction crews widen the roadway and add additional lanes. Motorist can expect narrow lanes through the construction site. No road closures on Co. Rd. 11 are expected.

Work is expected to be complete by early May 2016.  Visit the County’s website for up to date information at:  Carver County

Project contact:

Scott Smith
Project Manager
Carver County
952-466-5217
[email protected]

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