2026 Chamber Lunch~ March 17th ~ Transportation Updates That Impact Our Community

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Date and Time

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

11:15 am: Registration begins and networking.
11:50 pm: Announcements and presentation
1:00 pm: Draw for the Treasure Chest (must be present to win)

Catered by : Style Catering
hot chicken wild rice soup, assorted deli sandwiches and wraps and a small dessert

Location

Monticello Community Center
Mississippi Room
505 Walnut Street
Monticello, MN 55362

505 Walnut Street Monticello MN 55362

Fees/Admission

$20.00 per person to attend in person with meal.
Walk-ins are $25 at the door if not preregistered.
Program Only is $10.00
*Last date to register for event without incurring a late registration fee is one week prior to event. This ensures you a meal.
*Last date for cancellations is one week prior to event, if you do not cancel you will be responsible for payment as a meal was ordered for you.

Website

Monticello Chamber

Contact Information

Monticello Chamber (763) 295-2700
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Description

Transportation Updates That Impact Our Community

Join us for an important and timely Chamber Luncheon focused on major transportation projects and planning efforts that will directly affect our businesses, commuters, and residents in Monticello, Big Lake, Buffalo, and throughout Wright and Sherburne Counties.

This presentation brings together leaders from MnDOT, county engineering departments, and Bolton-Menk to provide clear updates, project timelines, and what’s coming next—including roadway improvements, interchange planning, bridge replacement, and a new multi-use trail along TH 25.

If you travel TH 25, rely on I-94, employ commuters, serve customers who drive these routes, or simply want to stay informed about infrastructure decisions shaping our region, this is a luncheon you won’t want to miss.

What to expect!
Darek Vetsch, Wright County Commissioner
Opening remarks and regional perspective on collaboration and infrastructure planning.

MnDOT Planning & Project Updates
Tom Cruikshank, MnDOT Project Manager

Update on the Monticello to Big Lake Planning Study
Overview of MnDOT’s 2026 Buffalo to Monticello project
Discussion of upcoming interchange projects and what they mean for traffic flow, access, and safety

Sherburne County Transportation Plans
Andrew Witter, Sherburne County Engineer

County transportation priorities and long-term planning
Impacts related to the TH 10/TH 11 corridor projects
Update on the multi-use trail being constructed in 2026, connecting Big Lake to Monticello along TH 25

Wright County Transportation Plans
Chad H., Wright County Engineer

Wright County infrastructure priorities
Update on the TH 25 / County Road 113 intersection, including safety and traffic considerations

PEL Study & Corridor Vision
Angie Bersaw, Bolton-Menk

Where we’ve been: past studies and groundwork
Where we are now: current analysis and the next 1–2 years
Where we’re going: a 5-year outlook for the corridor
Project schedule overview, followed by focused topic slides

CMRP Non-Profit Update
Darek, Raeanne, Shane, and Emma
An update on regional collaboration efforts and how this work supports long-term transportation planning and advocacy.

Why Attend?

Learn what projects are happening, when, and why
Understand how construction and planning will affect access, traffic, and economic activity
Hear directly from the decision-makers and engineers shaping our region
Be informed so you can plan, advocate, and communicate with confidence

Transportation affects every business and every resident. This luncheon is your opportunity to stay ahead of the changes and be part of the conversation.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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