Rice Lake Road Corridor Project

Overview

St. Louis County, in partnership with the City of Rice Lake, is developing the Rice Lake Rd Corridor Project. This is a transformational project that will improve traffic operations and safety and create new walking and biking opportunities while also supporting existing and new opportunities for community development. In 2024, the County was awarded a BUILD grant, as well as other matching federal and state funds to complete the project. With appropriate funding in place, the County is taking the next steps to bring this project to reality. Stakeholder meetings held in 2023 helped shape a conceptual solution on how to resolve the issues brought forth during community engagement. When completed, this project will create a new gateway to the City of Rice Lake.

Proposed improvements include...

Preliminary Layout

St. Louis County has developed a preliminary layout of the Rice Lake Rd Corridor Project. St. Louis County is currently working through revisions to develop a final layout that will be revealed at the Public Meeting on October 23. To enlarge the preliminary layout below, click here.

Preliminary Layout of Rice Lake Rd Corridor

Project Goals

• Improve traffic safety for all transportation users at key intersections by utilizing proven safety countermeasures.
• Reduce traffic congestion and associated carbon emissions.
• Preserve the public’s previous investment in the function of Rice Lake Rd (CSAH 4) as a Minor Arterial.
• Create a roadway corridor that invites development resulting in new housing and jobs.
• Manage access through proven access management strategies including the creation of a new city street network.
• Support traffic calming to create an environment that is welcoming to all transportation users.
• Incorporate accessibility for active transportation users.