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Project highlights

Austin I-90 bridges

I-90 Austin bridge beam setting

Beam setting on 4th St. bridge over I-90 in Austin

Six bridges are being constructed to replace crossings along the I-90 corridor through Austin and two other bridges are receiving repairs during this three-year project. Additional work not connected to this project will also replace the pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Cedar River and a noise wall will be constructed between Fourth Street Northwest and the Cedar River on the south side of the I-90. The project runs through 2026.

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Hwy 14 — Stockton to Winona

Drainage improvements to guard against future erosion along the slope. Shoulder widened, and guardrail replacement.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025

Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. — Intersection Safety Improvements

Safety improvements with reconstruction of some portions of the intersection in Rochester

  • Scheduled for construction in 2027

Hwy 14 resurfacing — Rochester

In 2026, the Hwy 14 corridor in Rochester from Hwy 52 to Crossroads Dr. SW and from 3rd Ave. SE to Marion Rd. SE/15th Ave. SE will be resurfaced.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025

Hwy 19 – Lonsdale to Northfield

Construction of a roundabout to improve intersection safety and traffic mobility at Hwy 19 and Rice Co. Rd. 2 north of Lonsdale.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2026

Highway 19 Reconstruction – Northfield

Reconstruct and improve Highway 19 between Decker Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Includes a roundabout at Armstrong Road, adding a third lane from Decker to the tracks and pedestrian and bicycling improvements.

  • Scheduled for construction 2028

 

Hwy 30 — Stewartville resurfacing

Resurface Hwy 30 from Hwy 63 to 5th Ave. NE.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2028

I-35 and I-90 Interchange Corridor Study

Study of Interstate 35/Interstate 90 interchange corridor near Albert Lea to guide improvements.

  • Study underway

Hwy 43 — Winona

Resurface Hwy 43 from Mankato Ave to the Mississippi River Bridge. Reconstruct sidewalks, Improve mobility and safety for all.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2028

Hwy 44/Hwy 76 roundabout – Caledonia

Construction of a roundabout at Hwy 44 and Hwy 76 in Caledonia

  • Scheduled for construction in 2028

Hwy 52 — Chatfield to Fountain

In 2027, MnDOT will resurface Hwy 52 and replace box culverts.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2027

Hwy 52 — Hader to Zumbrota corridor study

MnDOT and Goodhue County are analyzing and evaluating the Hwy 52 corridor between Zumbrota and Hader.

  • Study completed

Hwy 52 — north of Zumbrota

Resurface Hwy 52 northbound lanes north of Zumbrota.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025

Hwy 52 — Pine Island to Oronoco

Pavement improvements

  • Scheduled for construction in 2028

Hwy 57 — Kasson to Mantorville

Resurface Hwy 57 from Kasson to Mantorville

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025

Hwy 57 and County Road 16 roundabout — Dodge County

Repave a section of Hwy 57 and build a roundabout

  • Scheduled for construction in 2027

Hwy 63/247 — Olmsted County

Construct a roundabout at Hwy 63 and Hwy 247 in Olmsted County.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2027

Hwy 63 — Spring Valley Reconstruction

Reconstruct portions of Hwy 16/Hwy 63 and make improvements for pedestrians to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2029

Hwy 63 and County Road 112 — Olmsted County

Build a roundabout north of Rochester

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025

Hwy 74 — Bridge replacement

Replace the Hwy 74 bridge over the South Fork Whitewater River

  • Scheduled for construction in 2026

I-90 — Nodine to Dakota

Repaving I-90 and replacing westbound bridge. Nodine to Dakota in Winona County.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2026

I-90 — Austin bridge reconstruction

Replacing and repairing six bridges.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2024-2026

I-90 — Austin to Dexter

We plan to resurface I-90 from Austin to Dexter. The work includes resurfacing and improving exit and entrance ramps.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025 and 2028-2029

I-90 and Hwy 52 — Interchange reconstruction

Construction will occur at the I-90 and Hwy 52 interchange, southeast of Rochester.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2024-2026

Hwy 218 — Austin to Blooming Prairie

Resurface Hwy 218 north of Austin from I-90 to Mower Co. Rd. 36 south of Blooming Prairie.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2027

Hwy 218 — Blooming Prairie

The Hwy 218 corridor through Blooming Prairie (Fourth Street to Hwy 30) is due for reconstruction in 2025.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2027

Hwy 246 resurfacing

Hwy 246 from Rice Co. Rd. 26 in Nerstrand to Hwy 56 will extend the life of the road and provide a smoother ride. Resurface, update guardrail, and repair or replace over 20 culverts

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025

Hwy 250 — Lanesboro

Reconstructing Hwy 250 from the Hwy 250 bridge over the Root River to Hwy 16.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2027

Concrete pavement restoration – multiple locations

Improve various roads in southeast Minnesota.

  • Scheduled for construction in 2025-2026

Traffic Signal Replacement — Albert Lea and Faribault

Replace five traffic signals in Albert Lea and Faribault.

  • Completed