Public meetings on Hwys. 65 & 47

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is inviting the public to three meetings to comment on new visions for future corridor improvements along Hwy 47/University Avenue and Hwy 65/Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis and southern Anoka County. The first meeting on University and Central avenues south of I-694 took place Thursday, March 16; the second looking at University and Central avenues north of I-694 will take place on Thursday, March 23 at Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Ave. NE from 4-7 pm.  These meetings begin with a brief presentation, but attendees are welcome to arrive at any time. Refreshments will be available. A meeting to review the entire study area will take place virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, March 21, 11:30 am-1 pm.  An online survey will open in mid-March on the project webpage: https://talk.dot.state.mn.us/hwy-47-hwy-65-study/news_feed/meeting.