(LINO LAKES – July 18, 2022) – Anoka and Ramsey County planners, in conjunction with the cities of Lino Lakes, White Bear Township, and North Oaks, have put out a slate of re-design possibilities for the outdated and often congested neighboring intersections of County Road J and Ash Street, County Road J and Centerville Road, Centerville Road and Ash Street, County Road J and Otter Lake Road, and County Road J and Interstate 35E.
One of eight options for reconstructed intersections around the County Road J/Interstate 35E interchange near Lino Lakes.
The intersections lie along the county line among the cities, and currently includes several stoplights, a three-way stop (Otter Lake and J), a four-way stop (County J and Centerville Road), and a stop sign (Ash Street/County Road J and Centerville Road). There is also currently no access from southbound 35E to the overpass or from the overpass back on to northbound 35E.
The planners have a virtual open house online until July 31. Any one who wants to rank and even offer comments about each of the eight concepts can do so.
The options range from freeway flyovers to a combination of roundabouts at several points.
The project is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and it could take several years.
