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Item 14: Replace existing glued - laminated sound barrier on east side of 135E with new wall <br />construction so sound barriers are of consistent appearance and quality throughout our <br />city. <br />Response: MnDOT will not replace the existing glue - laminated noise barrier due to its appearance. <br />The same situation exists in the City of Maplewood. The noise barrier is functioning as <br />intended. <br />MnDOT will continue to work with the Cities and the County to develop and implement temporary <br />traffic management strategies as part of the I -35E MnPASS project. We have involved the City <br />and County staff in the traffic modeling for regional and local roadway networks as a basis for <br />looking to provide for these strategies in advance of construction starting. We will provide the final <br />report on the traffic modeling completed for the project immediately when completed by MnDOT's <br />consultant. There will be continued business outreach before, during, and after project completion. <br />To make this successfully happen, MnDOT has hired a public relations firm to assist MnDOT <br />Public Affairs to respond to any questions or concerns in a timely fashion. Additionally, an up to <br />date website and constant contact Internet services will be provided. <br />If you questions or concerns with the above responses, please feel free to contact me at 651 -234- <br />7724 or Jennie Read at 651- 234 -7713. <br />Sincerely, <br />Wayne Norris <br />North Area Manager <br />Cc: Joel Hanson, City Administrator <br />Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County Engineer <br />Scott McBride, Metro District Engineer <br />Jennie Read, North Area Engineer and Project Manager <br />File <br />An Equal Opportunity Employer <br />