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Minnesota Department of Transportation District 3 FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Saint Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) is in charge of developing a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a federally mandated, annually prepared document that contains highway, transit, and other transportation projects for which federal funds are programmed during a four-year period within the metropolitan area.

APO staff is in the process of completing the fiscal years 2027-2030 TIP and is asking for your opinion on these proposed federally-funded projects.

Please note that sometimes a jurisdiction may be awarded federal funds for a specific future year – like 2029 for example – but the jurisdiction may choose to construct the project sooner – in 2027 for example – and then reimburse themselves with the federal funds when they receive them. This is known as Advanced Construction. This survey does not include projects that have already been constructed and are only waiting on federal reimbursement through the Advanced Construction process.

Thank you.
MnDOT 2027-2030 TIP Project Map
Map of the locations of the federally-funded projects led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) within the APO's planning area.
1.The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 3 has 16 projects programmed to receive federal funding during the time period of fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Please reference the above map for the following questions and tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.
Very Important.
Important.
Somewhat Important.
A Little Important.
Not Important.
No Opinion.
#8: MnDOT is proposing to construct a J-turn at the intersection of MN 23 and Stearns County CSAH 8 in Rockville. The estimated project cost is $1,505,000 with $1,304,260 coming from federal funding and the remaining $180,740 coming from state funding.
#9: MnDOT was a recipient of Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding -- formerly known as federal earmark funding -- to construct a J-turn at the intersection of MN 23 and Bel Clare Drive in the City of Waite Park. The estimated project cost is $1,304,000 with $1.17 million coming from the federal CDS funds, $130,000 coming from state funding, and the remaining $4,000 coming from the City of Waite Park.
#10: MnDOT is proposing to overlay bridges 73877 and 73878 on I-94. These bridges span township road 477 (Jade Road) in Saint Joseph Township. The estimated project cost is $3.1 million with $2.79 million coming from federal funding and the remaining $310,000 coming from state funding.
#19: MnDOT is proposing to complete a mill and overlay pavement treatment on MN 23 (both eastbound and westbound lanes) from just east of 93rd Avenue near Rockville to the intersection of MN 23 and MN 15 in the City of Waite Park/City of Saint Cloud. This project will also include the replacement of several traffic signals and lights along the corridor as well as various upgrades to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. The estimated project cost is $24,974,000 with $16,388,759 coming from federal funding, $7,970,991 in state funding, and $614,250 coming from the local roadway agencies -- Stearns County (up to $425,000), City of Saint Cloud (up to $212,500) and City of Waite Park (up to $111,000).
#20: MnDOT is proposing to install fiber optic cable and traffic cameras along I-94 between the interchange with Stearns CSAH 75/Roosevelt Road (near McStop) and the interchange with Stearns CSAH 2 near Saint Joseph. The estimated project cost is $750,000 with $675,000 coming from federal funding and the remaining $75,000 coming from state funding.
#21: MnDOT is proposing to replace the lights at the interchange of I-94 and MN 15 with LEDs. The estimated project cost is $2.5 million with $2 million coming from federal funding and the remaining $500,000 coming from state funding.
#22: MnDOT is proposing to install flashing lights, gates, and constant warning circuitry at the Northern Lines Railway railroad tracks that cross Sixth Avenue N in the City of Waite Park. The estimated project cost is $300,000 with all of that funding provided for by federal funding.
#23: MnDOT is proposing to replace the existing railroad signal system with new flashing lights, gates, and constant warning circuitry at the BNSF railroad tracks that cross Second Avenue NE in the City of Saint Cloud. The estimated project cost is $500,000 with $250,000 coming from federal funding and the remaining $250,000 coming from BNSF.
#24: MnDOT is proposing to replace the existing railroad signal system with new flashing lights, gates, and constant warning circuitry at the BNSF railroad tracks that cross 25th Avenue N in the City of Saint Cloud. The estimated project cost is $500,000 with $250,000 coming from federal funding and the remaining $250,000 coming from BNSF.
#25: MnDOT is proposing to replace the existing railroad signal system with new flashing lights, gates, and constant warning circuitry at the BNSF railroad tracks that cross 33rd Avenue N in the City of Saint Cloud. The estimated project cost is $500,000 with $250,000 coming from federal funding and the remaining $250,000 coming from BNSF.
#26: MnDOT is proposing to complete a mill and overlay of bridges 73869 and 73870 on I-94. These bridges span Stearns County's CSAH 2 near the City of Saint Joseph. The estimated project cost is $2.9 million with $2.61 million coming from federal funding and the remaining $290,000 coming from state funding.
#28: MnDOT is proposing to complete a mill and overlay pavement treatment on the eastbound and westbound lanes of MN 23 from MN 15 to near the railroad bridge near US 10 (the project terminus for the 2023-2024 US 10/MN 23 interchange project) in Saint Cloud. This project will also include upgrades to various components to comply with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. The estimated project cost is $13.9 million with $10,788,150 coming from federal funding, $2,461,850 coming from state funding, and the remaining $650,000 coming from the City of Saint Cloud.
#29: MnDOT is proposing to install fiber and vehicle detection systems along I-94 between the MN 23 interchange near Rockville/Waite Park and the MN 238 interchange near Albany. The estimated project cost is $2 million with $1.8 million coming from federal funding and the remaining $200,000 coming from state funding.
#30: MnDOT is proposing to replace the existing railroad signal system with new flashing lights, gates, and constant warning circuitry at the Northern Lines Railway railroad tracks that cross Stearns CSAH 81 (Third Street N) in the City of Waite Park. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with all of that funding provided for by federal funding.
#32: MnDOT is proposing to complete a mill and overlay pavement treatment on MN 95 from the intersection with MN 23 to the Benton/Mille Lacs County line. Note, this project does extend outside of the APO's planning area boundary. The estimated project cost is $10.72 million for the entire project, with $8,728,224 coming from federal funding and the remaining $1,991,776 coming from state funding.
#33: MnDOT is proposing to install several dynamic messaging signs at various locations along I-94, US 10, and MN 23. Within the APO's planning area, this includes a sign on westbound I-94 near bridge 73877 (over Jade Road in Saint Joseph Township) and a sign on westbound MN 23 near Brenny Custom Cabinets just east of Saint Cloud. The estimated project cost is $1 million for the entire project with $692,070 coming from federal funding and the remaining $307,930 coming from state funding.
2.If there was sufficient funding for MnDOT to add one project to be considered for future federal transportation funding opportunities within the Saint Cloud area, what project would you add?
3.In thinking about the variety of ways you use the Saint Cloud region's surface transportation network (driving, walking, biking, transit), overall, how well does the region's transportation network work for you TODAY?
The network is terrible!
The network works OK. Needs improvement.
The network works perfectly!
4.What is one thing about the region's surface transportation network that you hope stays the same over the next FIVE years?
5.How does the current transportation network (roads, bridges, walking/biking infrastructure, transit, etc.) impact your daily life?
6.What do you feel should be done within the next FIVE years to improve your travel experience in the Saint Cloud area?
7.Which of the following issues do you feel needs to be the MAIN focus regarding regional transportation in the Saint Cloud area?
8.Do you have any other thoughts or comments about the draft FY 2027-2030 TIP that you would like us to know?
9.If you would like to be kept informed about the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) or other APO planning activities, please enter your email below. The APO DOES NOT sell or provide your personal information to anyone else, ever.
10.How did you hear about the APO's draft fiscal years 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program outreach efforts?
The following questions are OPTIONAL, but completing them will help us understand if we are reaching all segments of the population.
11.What is your gender?
12.In what city do you reside?
13.What is your age?
14.With what ethnicity do you most identify?
15.How many people live in your household?
16.What was your total household income last year?
17.Do you have a physical disability?
18.Where were you born?
19.What is the primary language spoken in your home?