CR 65 Intersection Improvements

Alliant partnered with Sherburne County and MnDOT through the Local Partnership Program (LPP) to redesign a complex intersection along TH 10 in southern Minnesota. The project eliminated two skewed intersections and introduced a safer J-Turn configuration, improving traffic flow and reducing conflict points.

To further enhance safety, two existing railroad crossings were consolidated into a single crossing featuring a raised median. A new frontage road now connects CR 65 and 45th Avenue SE to the improved TH 10 crossing, strengthening local access and connectivity. Due to the narrow median width and proximity to the railroad right-of-way, the design required innovative solutions, including loons, to accommodate heavy truck turning movements—critical to the area’s large aggregate industry.

Alliant led traffic analysis and design, including an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) report, concept development, geometric layout, wetland delineation, utility coordination, survey, environmental documentation, final plans, and coordination with BNSF Railway. The result is a safer, more efficient corridor that supports freight movement and community travel.

Projects like County Road 65 thrive through strong teamwork across disciplines. By removing two skewed intersections at TH 10, introducing a J-Turn and frontage road, and coordinating closely with the railroad, the Alliant Team delivered innovative solutions while maintaining uninterrupted service and strengthening our partnership with Sherburne County and MnDOT District 3. Tanya Gytri, Associate