Multiple States Seek Public Input on Major Highway Improvement Projects

Several state departments of transportation across the U.S. are actively seeking public input on major infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic flow, safety, and multimodal connectivity. Minnesota's MnDOT is conducting a Multimodal Corridor Study for Highway 169, engaging communities through open houses to explore options that enhance connections for various modes of travel. In Georgia, Cherokee County and the Georgia DOT are planning a $13.7 million diverging diamond interchange at the Ridgewalk exit on I-575 to alleviate heavy congestion, with community feedback ongoing as construction is slated for 2028. Virginia's VDOT is gathering public comments on the South Van Dorn Street STARS study, which focuses on safety, operations, and transit improvements along a key corridor connecting Fairfax County and Alexandria, with a study completion expected in late 2026. Meanwhile, Arkansas DOT proposes widening U.S. Highway 49 from two to five lanes to improve traffic capacity, with public comments open until early October and construction planned for 2028. These projects collectively underscore a nationwide effort to address growing transportation demands through community-engaged planning and targeted roadway enhancements.