Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. Intersection

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In 2027, the Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. intersection in Rochester will receive safety improvements. Every day, almost 50,000 vehicles use the intersection. MnDOT and the City of Rochester are looking into changes to reduce crashes and improve crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The project will span west and east on Hwy 14 from 4th Ave. SW to 3rd Ave. SE and north and south from 9th St. SE to the access points north of 14 St. SW. Some portions of this project will include a reconstruction, where all the materials of the road are removed and replaced with new ones.

The team is looking into these changes:

• Alter right and left turning lanes
• Reduce speeding, especially on Broadway Ave.
• Reconstruct Broadway Ave. to 9th St. SE
• Adjust crosswalks and install new sidewalks/trails
• Upgrade ADA facilities
• Replace traffic signal
• Improve lighting

Upcoming construction

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.
• 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
  • 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.

Hwy 14 resurfacing

The Hwy 14 corridor in Rochester from Hwy 52 to Crossroads Dr. SW and from 3rd Ave. SE to Marion Rd. SE/15^th Ave. SE was resurfaced in the summer of 2025. This project restored ride quality, improved pedestrian mobility and experience, and extended the service life of the highway.

Project work included:

• Resurfacing the roadway with a new layer of asphalt
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reconstruction, including pedestrian ramps, to improve accessibility
• Installation of new designated crossing areas to increase pedestrian and bicyclist mobility