These Are Minnesota’s 10 Most Expensive Highway and Bridge Projects Right NowThese Are Minnesota’s 10 Most Expensive Highway and Bridge Projects Right NowAh, the unmistakable sight of orange cones. It's that time of year again in Minnesota, where roadwork is just part of the summer routine.Aaron GallowayAaron Galloway
Speed Limit Reduced on Rochester Area HighwaySpeed Limit Reduced on Rochester Area HighwayOfficials made the decision to reduce the speed limit after an analysis from traffic engineers. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Hwy. 63 Closure to Add New Rochester Roundabout Stats MondayHwy. 63 Closure to Add New Rochester Roundabout Stats MondayThe closure is due to a project to transform an intersection that traffic officials say has a history of crashes and increasing traffic volumes.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Redesign of Busy Rochester Intersection Narrowly Wins Approval Redesign of Busy Rochester Intersection Narrowly Wins Approval Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) traffic figures indicate an average of nearly 50,000 vehicles pass through the intersection daily. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Semi Truck-Train Collision Closes Mississippi River Crossing Semi Truck-Train Collision Closes Mississippi River Crossing Authorities are telling motorists to anticipate a prolonged closure. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Another Disruptive Road Project Starts Monday in RochesterAnother Disruptive Road Project Starts Monday in RochesterThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is advising drivers to anticipate delays and to seek alternative routes if possible. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester’s Long-Awaited 6th Street Bridge Gets Design UpdateRochester’s Long-Awaited 6th Street Bridge Gets Design UpdateThe Rochester City Council will be presented with the updated design and project schedule on Monday.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Start Dates Set for Ramp and Lane Closures in RochesterStart Dates Set for Ramp and Lane Closures in RochesterMnDOT is planning ramp and lane closures to accommodate maintenance work for two of Rochester's major highways. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Part of Hwy. 52 Closure Near Rochester Ends, Detour Remains Part of Hwy. 52 Closure Near Rochester Ends, Detour Remains A significant portion of the highway between Rochester and Chatfield still remains closed and a detour is in place. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Railroad Repairs to Close Rochester-Area Highway Railroad Repairs to Close Rochester-Area HighwayTraffic will be detoured during the work. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz