Riverfront Drive Corridor Study, Mankato/North Mankato Area Planning Organization
A powerful guide was created for project implementation along Riverfront Drive that will allow for
"Just like anything, [this project] really meant getting the right people in the room at the right time and understanding that there are multiple stakeholders here - not just one stakeholder because it's a state highway, but there's multiple stakeholders because it's a major thoroughfare for the county and it's a main street for our city. Bolton & Menk knew the right people to bring together at the table to talk about common sense approaches toward how to accomplish the goals we have for this project."
- Matt Podhradsky, Chaska City Administrator
The City of Chaska aimed to revitalize its downtown area to become a central hub for community activities, reflecting its historic charm and small-town values. However, the transportation network, featuring State Highway 41 and County Highway 61, posed significant challenges. These major highways, essential for regional traffic, created a difficult environment for local residents, businesses, and pedestrians, hindering the city's vision.
To address these challenges, a collaborative effort involving the City of Chaska, MnDOT, Carver County, and Bolton & Menk was initiated. The project involved a comprehensive review of various engineering and planning measures to balance local and regional transportation needs. Through partnerships and compromises, the team evaluated multiple alternatives, including different lane configurations, to find a solution that met the needs of all stakeholders. Bolton & Menk facilitated the agencies in identifying a vision supported by all.
The project, completed in October 2023, resulted in a transportation system rooted in strong partnerships and flexible design. The $32 million investment significantly reduces traffic crashes, improves local connectivity, and enhances pedestrian accommodations. The innovative, two-lane section with local access and beautification efforts transformed Highway 41, serving as a model for future projects. This holistic approach successfully integrated local and regional goals, revitalizing downtown Chaska as envisioned.
A powerful guide was created for project implementation along Riverfront Drive that will allow for
Using technologies including Infraworks, StreetLight, INPUTiDTM, and scenario planning to inform decision-making, manage data, and
Bolton & Menk has just done an outstanding job coming up with the ideas, working
The TH 24 and Hemlock Intersection Improvements project solved a decade-long problem and facilitated an
The City of Chaska aimed to revitalize downtown as a community hub, preserving its historic
The City of Chaska’s Downtown Highway 41 project received the 2025 APWA Public Works Project
Two Bolton & Menk transportation projects earned three Transportation Achievement Awards from the Great Lakes
The Chaska Downtown Highway 41 Improvements project has been honored with a 2025 ACEC National Recognition Award,
We are proud to announce the Downtown TH 41 Improvements project in Chaska, Minnesota has received the