Hwy 96 Corridor Study Recommendations Unveiled at Open House

Final public engagement event set for May 4th to discuss study findings.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:39pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a busy highway intersection at dusk, with soft, blurred pools of warm yellow and orange light reflecting off the wet pavement, conceptually representing the community engagement process for the Highway 96 Corridor Study.The final public engagement event for the Highway 96 Corridor Study will allow residents to review and provide feedback on the project's recommendations.Stillwater Today

The Highway 96 Corridor Study, a collaborative effort between Dellwood and surrounding communities, has reached a key milestone with the release of its study recommendations. An in-person open house is scheduled for May 4th to present the findings and gather final public feedback before the study is finalized.

Why it matters

The Highway 96 corridor is a critical transportation artery connecting several communities in the region. The study aims to identify improvements that can enhance safety, accessibility, and overall quality of life for residents and commuters along the corridor.

The details

The study recommendations have been posted online ahead of the final open house event on May 4th. This in-person engagement session will allow community members to review the proposals and provide input before the study is officially concluded. Dellwood city officials are encouraging residents and stakeholders to attend the open house and share their thoughts on the recommended changes.

  • The Highway 96 Corridor Study recommendations have been published online.
  • An in-person open house will be held on Monday, May 4th from 4-6 pm.

The players

Dellwood City Hall

The local government entity leading the Highway 96 Corridor Study in collaboration with neighboring communities.

Madeline Dahlheimer

A senior planner at the Washington County Public Works Department who is overseeing the corridor study process.

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What they’re saying

“Thank you all for your engagement in the Highway 96 Corridor Study! We wanted to let you all know that recommendations for the Study have been posted to the project webpage as part of our third and final Open House.”

— Madeline Dahlheimer, Senior Planner, Washington County Public Works Department

What’s next

Following the May 4th open house, the study team will work to document the full study process and finalize the recommendations in a comprehensive report.

The takeaway

The Highway 96 Corridor Study represents a collaborative effort to address transportation and quality of life issues along a key regional thoroughfare. The upcoming open house provides a valuable opportunity for community members to review the study's findings and help shape the final recommendations.