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MnDOT will host two public meetings and invites the community to share their feedback on the ideas for improving Hwy. 8/Lake Blvd. from Chisago City to Taylors Falls. Attendees will have an opportunity to share feedback on the improvement ideas and ask questions of the study team. There will be a brief presentation at 6 p.m. The same information will be presented at both meetings. The public is invited to stop by anytime.

Monday, Aug. 4 

In-person public meeting

5:30-7:30 p.m., Brief presentation at 6 p.m.

Chisago Lakes Area Library (11754 302nd St., Chisago City, 55013)

Wednesday, Aug. 6

In-person public meeting

5:30-7:30 p.m., Brief presentation at 6 p.m.

Taylors Falls Community Center (312 W Government St., Taylors Falls, 55084)

You are encouraged to attend an upcoming public meeting and provide feedback if you live, work or travel in the area.

Share your feedback with an online survey

Share your feedback on the ideas for improvement for Hwy 8/Lake Blvd. with an online survey until Sun, Aug. 24.

Community events and pop-ups

Visit in the community to learn more about the study, the ideas for improvement and share your feedback.

Saturday, July 19

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wannigan Days, Family Fun Fest

Next to The Drive Inn (572 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 55084)

Wednesday, July 23

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Brinks Supermarket (11460 Brink Ave., Chisago City, 55013)

Wednesday, July 23

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Harmony in the Park

Lions Park Band Shell (13292 Sylvan Ave., Lindström, 55045)

Saturday, July 26

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Center City Days

Center City Fire Department (335 Burns Ave., Center City, 55012)

More about this study

We are studying Highway 8/Lake Blvd. from Chisago City to Taylors Falls to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the study area to inform future projects along the highway, including a pavement resurfacing project planned for 2032.

This study will look at ideas to improve vehicle safety and mobility, access management as well as safety and connectivity for people walking, biking, and rolling along and across the roadway.

For more information, visit the Highway 8 study webpage. If you have questions, please contact the study team.

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