In response to Federal Rule 23 CFR 655 the Township intends to upgrade its roadway traffic signage. The upgrade will include the removal of a number of warning signs which have been deemed to be ineffective and too costly to maintain. Traffic studies have shown that some warning signs tend to advise drivers of hazardous conditions that are rarely encountered and thereby lose credibility. Such signs simply become background noise that drivers tend to tune out.

The Township is committed to providing for a safe and passable roadway system. Regulatory and warning signs that are required by the “Minnesota Manual for Traffic Control Devices” will be upgraded to provide enhanced visibility at night.  Similarly, street name signs will be improved. The process will take several years.

Questions or concerns should be directed to the Township Engineer, 

Terrance Vander Eyk, 763-262-8822.

(Published in the Sherburne County Citizen: 04/04/15.)