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1. How will the roundabout be constructed?

The contractor will build the roundabout when part of the highway is closed to traffic. Highway 41 will be closed between Hazeltine Blvd and just north of Peavey Rd for up to 3 months. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2023. Specific dates for the road closure will be shared as soon as the information becomes available.

2. When will Highway 41 be closed and for how long?

Starting in spring 2023, Highway 41 will be closed for up to 3 months between Hazeltine Blvd and just north of Peavey Rd. Specific dates for the road closure will be shared as soon as the information becomes available.

3. What is the detour route?

The detour uses Pioneer Trail, Audubon Road, and Lyman Boulevard.

4. Will businesses be accessible during the road closure?

Businesses will be accessible when Highway 41 is closed. Thru-traffic will be detoured around the construction. The detour uses Pioneer Trail, Audubon Rd, and Lyman Blvd.

5. What are the benefits of a roundabout at this intersection?

The roundabout will provide safer access to Peavey Rd and the new Oak Ridge Commons site, where Costco will be. The roundabout will slow vehicle speeds and reduce the wait time for vehicles entering or exiting Highway 41. The roundabout will also allow for more free-flowing traffic on Highway 41.

6. Why install a roundabout instead of a traffic light?

A roundabout was chosen because they have fewer opportunities for crashes compared to signalized stop sign controlled intersections. The shape of a roundabout eliminates high speed, right-angle, and head-on crashes. It also allows for quicker reaction time because of the low traffic speed. 

7. Who made the decision to build a roundabout?

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the city of Chaska were part of the planning of the Peavey Rd/Hwy 41 intersection approvements.

8. How will traffic flow through the area?

Once construction is complete, motorists will use the roundabout to access Peavey Rd and the new Oak Ridge Commons site. or to continue on Highway 41. Similar to the roundabout at Highway 41/Lyman Blvd north of the project area, motorists will enter the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic. All traffic goes through the roundabout in the same direction. 

The lanes will be wide enough to accommodate buses, fire and other large trucks. The apron in the center of the roundabout is there to help large vehicles move through the roundabout as needed.

9. How will the roundabout handle extra traffic in the area?

Roundabouts typically create less delay than signalized and stop sign controlled intersections. The shortened wait time is most noticeable during non-peak traffic periods. 

A roundabout at this location is anticipated to adequately handle traffic coming to and through the area.

10. Will the roundabout be designed to handle a 4-lane expansion?

The Peavey Rd/Highway 41 roundabout will be built to accommodate a potential future expansion to a 4-lane highway.