Construction will start in May 2027. There will be 6 distinct phases.

During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the intersection and trucks will be detoured around the intersection. For about one week, the intersection will be fully closed, and all traffic will be detoured.

Join us virtually or in person to learn more about upcoming traffic impacts and intersection improvements. Project staff will share information about construction staging, project benefits and be available to answer questions.

Virtually
Monday, Mar. 9
12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m.
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In-person
Wednesday, Mar. 11
4-6 p.m.
Aune Hall in Graham Park
(112 Arena Dr. SE, Rochester)

Unable to attend? Share your input on construction communications in a short survey by March 29.

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Thrive During Construction On-Demand Webinar

West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) partnered with MnDOT to offer an on-demand webinar to help small business in west Central Minnesota. The webinar provides information and suggests strategies that can work in any part of the state.

Thrive During Construction website and resources

Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce supports businesses and organizations in the Rochester area. They help local employers by offering tools for hiring workers, speaking up for business needs, and helping people make useful connections.

The Chamber is working with MnDOT to reach out to both Chamber members and other local businesses. Together, they are gathering feedback about the project to make sure the business community has a voice in the process. The Chamber has held several meetings to bring businesses together and share important information.

They also offer helpful business tools and resources on their website.

Contractor Public Information Officer

The contractor will provide a Public Information Officer (PIO) to support communication with local businesses during construction. The PIO will support businesses by providing timely notifications and working quickly to find solutions if construction affects business access.

The contact information for the PIO will be provided once the contractor is named. Typically, this occurs a month before the project begins.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the meetings. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback.

Construction on the Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. intersection in Rochester begins in 2027. During construction, the intersection will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Trucks will be routed around the intersection with a truck detour route. Construction will also include a brief full intersection closure with a detour. At this time, all traffic will be detoured.

Own or manage a business near the intersection? We want to hear from you.

• Complete a brief survey by Nov. 30 to share your own communications preferences and receive business-oriented updates and opportunities around construction.
• Review business resources
• Attend a business meeting to learn more about upcoming construction impacts and give feedback to the project team.
  • Monday, Nov. 17
    12-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m.
    Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
    220 Broadway Ave S STE 100, Rochester, MN 55904
  • Attendees may also join remotely but are encouraged to register for either the 12-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. session.

To request a reasonable accommodation and/or an alternative format of web content, contact us at 1-833-400-8432, relay service 711, or email digital.accessibility.dot@state.mn.us.

If you need an ASL or foreign language interpreter, documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language), or CART services at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.
For information on disability rights and protections, contact the MnDOT ADA Title II Coordinator.

In February and March of 2025, we shared the updated design concept for the Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. intersection. We invited the community to review and provide comments on the refined design. People could take part online or at an in-person public meeting. We also welcomed written comments and phone calls.

What we heard from the community:

• Satisfaction between the current and proposed design increased with people who attended the public meeting and filled out the survey.
• People who were more satisfied with the proposed design said it has:
  • Traffic calming measures
  • Increases safety for pedestrians and bicyclists with the raised walkways
  • Improves ease of taking both left and right turns
  • Keeps some access at 1^st Ave.
  • Improved visibility from removal of landscaping and addition of traditional turn lane
• People who were less satisfied with the current intersection design shared that it was due to:
  • Safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians due to the additional left-turn lane
  • Desire for more vehicle speed reduction and monitoring of cars running red lights
  • Traffic congestion due to the right-turn design
  • Difficulty taking both right and left turns at the intersection

Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas and feedback. Our team is carefully reviewing all comments and input. We will share an update and next steps later this year.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Tuesday, Feb. 25 public meeting. The team is reviewing the comments and feedback we received. People who missed the meeting were directed to review the information online and share their thoughts through a survey. The survey will close Mar. 11, 2025.

You are invited to attend our public meeting. Project staff will be available to discuss the design of the intersection, how public input was incorporated, and the next steps. There will be no formal presentation. Come and go as you please during the meeting time.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Aune Hall in Graham Park (1508 Aune Dr. SE, Rochester)

Unable to attend?

Review the information online and provide your feedback through a short survey. The survey will close March 25, 2025.

To request a reasonable accommodation and/or an alternative format of web content, contact us at 1-833-400-8432, relay service 711, or email digital.accessibility.dot@state.mn.us.

If you need an ASL or foreign language interpreter, documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language), or CART services at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.
For information on disability rights and protections, contact the MnDOT ADA Title II Coordinator.

During the fall of 2024, we asked community members and stakeholders to review the 2^nd design concept of the Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. intersection. Our goal is to combine community knowledge and needs with engineering expertise.

We met with community advocacy groups, neighborhood organizations, local schools, businesses and more. People could participate on-line or at an in-person public meeting. We also accepted written comments and phone calls.

What we heard from the community:

• When rating satisfaction with the proposed design:
  • Drivers, bikers, and pedestrians were, on average, neutral.
  • Drivers showed slightly higher satisfaction compared to bikers and pedestrians.
• People appreciate the bike trail connections, raised crosswalks and protected pathways for pedestrians. Others thought that the additional turn lanes will widen the intersection. This will make the crossing longer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
  • The team understands this concern and will pursue several options:
    • They will reduce the driving lanes from 12 to 11 feet. This will slightly narrow the crossings and allow space for trucks to comfortably use the intersection. Also, narrower lanes naturally indicate to drivers to slow down. This will help address concerns about speeding.
    • The signal will be replaced with modern technology. Pedestrians will be given extra time to cross. The team is also researching other signal technology.
• Some people appreciated the benefits of adding double left-turn lanes. Those same people shared that vehicles block thru lanes of traffic as they wait to turn left. They felt this would give them a safe place to wait to turn.
• Comments were mixed about modifying the ramp-like right turns. Some saw the benefits and improvements, while others expressed concerns about potential congestion.
  • The ramp-like right turns are where most crashes happen. To reduce crashes, the right turns must change. The team preferred this style because of the specific benefits to this intersection:
    • Speeding is a common complaint. The angle of the turn makes vehicles slow before turning right. It also slows vehicles as they approach the locations where pedestrians and bicyclists cross.
    • A raised crosswalk makes it easier for drivers to see pedestrians and bicyclists.
    • The project team has extended the turn lanes. This will keep traffic flowing and give vehicles a place to cue.
• Some people shared how landscaping and beautification is important to them.
  • We do not have many details about landscaping currently. However, now that we are narrowing in on the final design, those will be a part of the conversation soon. The team will work with the City of Rochester on the landscaping design.

Thank you to everyone who participated. We appreciate your feedback and insights.

Later this winter we will host another review session. We plan to share how we used some of the feedback to refine the design. Sign up for the project email updates to ensure you learn about future feedback periods.

In fall 2023, we shared a design concept for the intersection. The design was based on input from the community earlier in the year.

During that time some Sunnyside residents expressed concerned about the proposed cul-de-sac. We partnered with residents and the City of Rochester to get more feedback. We sent a letter to residents, informing them of the cul-de-sac and asked their opinion. A neighborhood volunteer also distributed letters. Individuals shared their opinions through a survey or contacted us. Others also participated in one of three listening sessions in January and February 2024.

Many individuals who opposed the cul-de-sac shared that they use the 1st Ave. SE to access their homes. They cited congestion and driver behaviors on 3rd Ave. SE as why they find alternate routes. Those who favored the cul-de-sac felt it could help reduce through traffic on 1st Ave. SE.

MnDOT developed an updated design based on this input from the community. We provided an update in July 2024.

Based on input from Sunnyside residents and others in the community, MnDOT is moving forward with plans to construct a right-turn-in-only intersection at Hwy 14 and 1^st Ave. SE. This change should allow people continued access to the neighborhood. It should also reduce through traffic.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. The project management team will move forward with implementing this design update.

2025
In 2025, Hwy 14 will be resurfaced in Rochester from Hwy 52 to Crossroads Dr. SW. And from 3rd Ave. SE to Marion Rd. SE. This project will restore ride quality, improve pedestrian mobility and experience, and extend the service life of the highway.

2027
MnDOT and the City of Rochester are also planning safety improvements to the intersection of Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. The goal is to reduce crashes and improve crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10
Time: 5-7 p.m., presentation at 6 p.m.
Location: Aune Hall in Graham Park (112 Arena Dr SE, Rochester)

Unable to attend? See concept features for Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. and share your thoughts through our survey.

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To request a reasonable accommodation and/or an alternative format of web content, contact us at 1-833-400-8432, relay service 711, or email digital.accessibility.dot@state.mn.us.

If you need an ASL or foreign language interpreter, documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language), or CART services at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.
For information on disability rights and protections, contact the MnDOT ADA Title II Coordinator.

In fall 2023, we shared a design concept for the intersection. The design was based on input from the community earlier in the year.

During that time some Sunnyside residents expressed concerned about the proposed cul-de-sac. We partnered with residents and the City of Rochester to get more feedback. We sent a letter to residents, informing them of the cul-de-sac and asked their opinion. A neighborhood volunteer also distributed letters. Individuals shared their opinions through a survey or contacted us. Others also participated in one of three listening sessions in January and February.

Thank you to everyone from the Sunnyside neighborhood who provided feedback. Community members shared concerns about access and reducing through traffic in the neighborhood.

Many individuals who opposed the cul-de-sac shared that they use the 1st Ave. SE to access their homes. They sited congestion and driver behaviors on 3rd Ave. SE as why they find alternate routes. Those who favored the cul-de-sac felt it could help reduce through traffic on 1st Ave. SE.

MnDOT is currently developing an updated design based on this input from the community. This concept is undergoing review. We plan to provide and update to the community in fall 2024.

Sunnyside residents who missed this opportunity are encouraged to contact the project team.

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