Will the Wakota Bridge Project solve the congestion problem?
No, the Wakota Bridge Project is a spot improvement covering approximately 4 miles of the 30-mile Red Rock Corridor. While this project addresses what is perceived as the problem, congestion, congestion is actually a symptom. Congestion in the Corridor is caused by employment growth in downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis , and the residential growth in the remainder of the Corridor. This growth has lead to an increased demand for travel during the peak hour on a transportation system that has limited peak hour capacity. Improvements proposed for the Red Rock Corridor will address this problem by providing a transportation option that increases peak hour corridor capacity.
