Highway 52, Highway 55 and County Road 42 Study

Design concepts

At the public meeting held on Oct. 16, 2024, the study team presented three scenarios with various design options within each scenario. Those attending the meeting were asked which scenario meet their needs most appropriately. The following table indicates what is included in each scenario. The shaded spaces marked with a check mark are included in that scenario.

Scenario 1.1 and 1.2

Scenario 1.1

• Eliminate SB Hwy 52 to Hwy 55 Bridge
• Close Hwy 52 and Pine Bend Trail to vehicle traffic
• Realign/re-route Co. Rd. 42
• Improve Hwy 52/Co. Rd. 42 interchange with capacity and signals

Scenario 1.2

• Eliminate SB Hwy 52 to Hwy 55 Bridge
• Close Hwy 52 and Pine Bend Trail to vehicle traffic
• Realign/re-route Co. Rd. 42
• Add Courthouse Blvd. Extension
• Improve Hwy 52/Co. Rd. interchange with capacity and signals

Scenario 2.1 and 2.2

Scenario 2.1

• Eliminate SB Hwy 52 to Hwy 55 Bridge
• Close Hwy 52 and Pine Bend Trail to vehicle traffic
• Realign/re-route Co. Rd. 42
• Expand Co. Rd. 42 to four lanes and add trail
• Improve Hwy 52/Co. Rd. 42 interchange with capacity and signals

Scenario 2.2

• Eliminate SB Hwy 52 to Hwy 55 Bridge
• Close Hwy 52 and Pine Bend Trail to vehicle traffic
• Realign/re-route Co. Rd. 42
• Expand Co. Rd. 42 to four lanes and add trail
• Improve Hwy 52/Co. Rd. 42 interchange with capacity and signals
• Add Courthouse Blvd. extension

Scenario 3.1 and 3.2

Scenario 3.1

• Eliminate SB Hwy 52 to Hwy 55 Bridge
• Close Hwy 52 and Pine Bend Trail to vehicle traffic
• Realign/re-route Co. Rd. 42
• Expand Co. Rd. 42 to four lanes and add trail
• Add Hwy 52/Co. Rd. 42 system interchange (cloverleaf)

Scenario 3.2

• Eliminate SB Hwy 52 to Hwy 55 Bridge
• Close Hwy 52 and Pine Bend Trail to vehicle trafficRealign/re-route Co. Rd. 42
  
• Expand Co. Rd. 42 to four lanes and add trail
• Add Hwy 52/Co. Rd. 42 system interchange (cloverleaf)
• Add Courthouse Blvd. extension