Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Highway 61

Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Hand pressing ADA-accessible walk signal button
Speakers and raised arrows on APS signals provide information about the intersection to pedestrians with hearing and visual impairment.

All MnDOT projects - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. Read about MnDOT's transition plan to comply with the ADA.

Specifics for this project

  • Upgrade sidewalks/trails on the west side of Hwy 61 from Co. Rd. D Ct. to Buerkle St. to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards
  • Improve the sidewalk at Hwy 61 and 2nd St. to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards