Does the rising cost of steel, concrete and fuel impact costs?
A8. The cost of these materials at the time of bridge construction will have a significant impact on the actual cost of the project. Highway 36: Q9. How will the preferred alternative affect current traffic flow on Highway 36 between Highway 5 and Highway 95? A9. The at-grade signalized intersection roadway design of Highway 36 was approved by the cities of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater in 1995. Minor revisions to that design are included in the SFEIS. These improvements include pulled back frontage roads at Oakgreen and Greeley Avenues. Q10. What impact will a new bridge have on the properties along Highway 36?