MnDOT Hosting Public Meeting for Two Major Rochester Road Projects

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is holding a public meeting for two major future road projects in Rochester. 

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One of the projects is scheduled to start next year and the other is slated to begin in 2027. Both are occurring on one of Rochester busiest roads. 

In 2025, crews are set to resurface two stretches of the Hwy. 14 corridor is southwestern and southeastern Rochester. 

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Hwy. 14 Resurfacing Project in Rochester Set to Start Next Year

The southwestern portion of the resurfacing work runs from the Hwy. 52 interchange near Apache mall to the intersection with Crossroads Dr. Southwest. 

In southeast Rochester, crews will resurface the four-lane highway from 3rd Ave. to Marion Rd. 

Planning for Project to Improve One of Rochester's Busiest Intersections Continues

The project scheduled to start in 2027 focuses on the Hwy. 14 and South Broadway intersection, which MnDOT says sees 50,000 vehicles daily. 

Officials are still ironing out plans to improve the intersection, however MnDOT says some options considered for the project are changing the turn lanes, slowing speeds, resurfacing part of South Broadway and replacing the traffic signal. 

Earlier this week crews laid down different pavements at the intersection to test for the 2027 project. 

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An open-house style event showcasing information regarding both projects is happening on Sept. 10 from 5-7 p.m. It takes place at at Aune Hall in Graham Park at 112 Arena Drive SE. 

Attendees will be able to view timelines and other project details and get the opportunity to speak with project leaders, a MnDOT news release says.