Phase 2 engagement update
Over the past year, the study team evaluated existing conditions and issues throughout the corridor and now have potential concepts to share with the community.
Take the survey to share how each concept meets your needs.
Join us at a public meeting on April 8, 2025, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Eagle Lake American Legion.
Project overview
The Mankato/North Mankato Area Planning Organization (MAPO), MnDOT and the local communities are studying the Highway 14 corridor between County Road 12 and Highway 60. This study is evaluating the existing conditions and identifying issues throughout the corridor. Then will examine a range of alternatives to address these issues.
Study goals:
- Develop long-term vision
- Enhance safety
- Improve access
- Support growth
- Meet user and community needs
Phase 1 engagement update
The first public engagement phase focused on gathering user experiences along and across Highway 14 in Eagle Lake. The community was engaged at the Tator Days Pancake Breakfast on July 20, 2024, at a public meeting at the Eagle Lake City Hall on July 29, 2024, and through an interactive map and survey on the project website.
Key takeaways
Desire for improved safety along Highway 14
- Concerns about safely using J-turns
- Some find it challenging to enter Hwy 14 due to high speeds
- Concerns about visibility at some intersections making it difficult to enter and exit Highway 14
- Challenging to cross multiple lanes of traffic after entering Hwy 14 from J-turns
- Some residents actively avoid driving on Hwy 14 due to feeling unsafe
Desire for better traffic flow
- Desire for acceleration and deceleration lanes at J-turns to allow drivers to more easily enter and exit Hwy 14
- Concerns about traffic backups in the morning and evening
Concerns with business and neighborhood access
- Frustration with access reductions over the years at CR 86, CR 55, and CR 17/27 to local businesses and surrounding neighborhoods
