The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a study that analyzed I-494 and Hwy 62 between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) International Airport on the east and the I-494/Hwy 62 interchange on the west. The analysis looked at potential future improvements to the I-494 and Hwy 62 corridors including adding MnPASS Express Lanes, auxiliary lanes, turn lanes, dynamic shoulders, modifying interchanges and improving transit accessibility
and travel options for transit.

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Zan Associates is coordinating all public outreach activities for the project which is occurring in three main phases. Each phase utilizes a variety of engagement methods including an online survey and targeted phone survey; tabling at community events such as farmers markets and neighborhood festivals; and MetroQuest (a web-based engagement tool). Additional communications tools include a project website; social media; project update flyers; and email notifications.