Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 — J-turn

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Please go to the construction website to see the most up-to-date information about the schedule, detour details, etc. This website was used during the public engagement and design phase of the Hwy 14 project. That phase is complete, so now information about the project is on the construction website.

About the project

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We will make improvements on Hwy 14 from east of Hwy 56 in Dodge Center to west of Co. Rd. 5 / 2nd Ave. in Byron. Construction will take place spring 2024 and end late summer 2024. The project includes the following improvements:

The team looked at the three other intersections between Kasson and Byron. This project will not make changes at those intersections. We will take another look with a future project.

Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection

The Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection haPhoto of current Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersectionCurrent Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection, looking norths a high risk for severe crashes due to the multi-lane crossing and high traffic speeds. There have been 18 crashes in the past ten years. Three of these crashes involved injuries and one resulted in a fatality. The project team evaluated several options and collaborated with stakeholders and the community. The community also reviewed the options and provided feedback at several public meetings. The preferred option is to build a J-turn at the Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection.

Learn more about J-turns and how they reduce risks for severe crashes.

Construction and Staging Information

You can find detailed information about construction, staging and detour routes in the information tab.

Be sure to sign up for project email updates. This list will be used to provide construction updates.


Please go to the construction website to see the most up-to-date information about the schedule, detour details, etc. This website was used during the public engagement and design phase of the Hwy 14 project. That phase is complete, so now information about the project is on the construction website.

About the project

View full-sized image

We will make improvements on Hwy 14 from east of Hwy 56 in Dodge Center to west of Co. Rd. 5 / 2nd Ave. in Byron. Construction will take place spring 2024 and end late summer 2024. The project includes the following improvements:

The team looked at the three other intersections between Kasson and Byron. This project will not make changes at those intersections. We will take another look with a future project.

Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection

The Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection haPhoto of current Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersectionCurrent Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection, looking norths a high risk for severe crashes due to the multi-lane crossing and high traffic speeds. There have been 18 crashes in the past ten years. Three of these crashes involved injuries and one resulted in a fatality. The project team evaluated several options and collaborated with stakeholders and the community. The community also reviewed the options and provided feedback at several public meetings. The preferred option is to build a J-turn at the Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9 intersection.

Learn more about J-turns and how they reduce risks for severe crashes.

Construction and Staging Information

You can find detailed information about construction, staging and detour routes in the information tab.

Be sure to sign up for project email updates. This list will be used to provide construction updates.


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  • Share Could you please open up 210th avenue south from 14 going east to avoid gravel!? I have a business and this would generate revenue and easier access for customers from my address 63873 210th Ave dodge center on Facebook Share Could you please open up 210th avenue south from 14 going east to avoid gravel!? I have a business and this would generate revenue and easier access for customers from my address 63873 210th Ave dodge center on Twitter Share Could you please open up 210th avenue south from 14 going east to avoid gravel!? I have a business and this would generate revenue and easier access for customers from my address 63873 210th Ave dodge center on Linkedin Email Could you please open up 210th avenue south from 14 going east to avoid gravel!? I have a business and this would generate revenue and easier access for customers from my address 63873 210th Ave dodge center link

    Could you please open up 210th avenue south from 14 going east to avoid gravel!? I have a business and this would generate revenue and easier access for customers from my address 63873 210th Ave dodge center

    Joni asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for your question. We are unable to open 210th Avenue to Highway 14. We manage access to Highway 14 and other highways to reduce conflicts, minimize crashes, reduce delay, and preserve mobility. We accomplish this through the types of access and access spacing.  The improvements at Highway 14 and County Road 9 will maintain access at that location and there is full access to the west at Airport Drive. Please reach out to the contacts listed on the site if you have any additional questions.

  • Share Why is one of the original plans not being considered that had a NO at grade crossing? This plan took County 9 west two miles on County 10 to Airport Road, then north to County 34 (Old 14) 1.5 miles, then east 1 mile to County 9 north. This route does not require an overpass now or in the future. This plan was dropped when it was pointed out the Wisconsin engineering company omitted one mile of roadway when designing highway 14 between Kasson and Dodge Center as money was not available. on Facebook Share Why is one of the original plans not being considered that had a NO at grade crossing? This plan took County 9 west two miles on County 10 to Airport Road, then north to County 34 (Old 14) 1.5 miles, then east 1 mile to County 9 north. This route does not require an overpass now or in the future. This plan was dropped when it was pointed out the Wisconsin engineering company omitted one mile of roadway when designing highway 14 between Kasson and Dodge Center as money was not available. on Twitter Share Why is one of the original plans not being considered that had a NO at grade crossing? This plan took County 9 west two miles on County 10 to Airport Road, then north to County 34 (Old 14) 1.5 miles, then east 1 mile to County 9 north. This route does not require an overpass now or in the future. This plan was dropped when it was pointed out the Wisconsin engineering company omitted one mile of roadway when designing highway 14 between Kasson and Dodge Center as money was not available. on Linkedin Email Why is one of the original plans not being considered that had a NO at grade crossing? This plan took County 9 west two miles on County 10 to Airport Road, then north to County 34 (Old 14) 1.5 miles, then east 1 mile to County 9 north. This route does not require an overpass now or in the future. This plan was dropped when it was pointed out the Wisconsin engineering company omitted one mile of roadway when designing highway 14 between Kasson and Dodge Center as money was not available. link

    Why is one of the original plans not being considered that had a NO at grade crossing? This plan took County 9 west two miles on County 10 to Airport Road, then north to County 34 (Old 14) 1.5 miles, then east 1 mile to County 9 north. This route does not require an overpass now or in the future. This plan was dropped when it was pointed out the Wisconsin engineering company omitted one mile of roadway when designing highway 14 between Kasson and Dodge Center as money was not available.

    Rick asked over 1 year ago

    Hi, that is a good question. The current project is looking at improving safety at the existing Highway 14 and County Road 9 intersection within a limited budget while balancing local property owner access needs with safety and mobility. Closing access at the existing County Road 9 and moving it to another location is beyond the scope of this project and would likely require additional studies to determine the impacts on local property owners, businesses, and long-range county/city/township planning.

  • Share Why is this intersection being done before county road 3? on Facebook Share Why is this intersection being done before county road 3? on Twitter Share Why is this intersection being done before county road 3? on Linkedin Email Why is this intersection being done before county road 3? link

    Why is this intersection being done before county road 3?

    Shannah B asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question Shannah.

    MnDOT initially planned to construct a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) at Olmsted County Road 3 and Olmsted County Road 44 this summer, however the project did not receive approval from ROCOG. We are currently planning to construct the RCI at Olmsted County Road 3 during the summer of 2023.

     At this point, we are moving toward the construction of an RCI at Dodge County Road 9 during the summer of 2024.

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  • Share Save the money and build the overpass and forget anymore stop lights. Don't waste the taxpayers money on this joke of a fix on Facebook Share Save the money and build the overpass and forget anymore stop lights. Don't waste the taxpayers money on this joke of a fix on Twitter Share Save the money and build the overpass and forget anymore stop lights. Don't waste the taxpayers money on this joke of a fix on Linkedin Email Save the money and build the overpass and forget anymore stop lights. Don't waste the taxpayers money on this joke of a fix link

    Save the money and build the overpass and forget anymore stop lights. Don't waste the taxpayers money on this joke of a fix

    Crazy Larry asked almost 2 years ago

    Stop lights won't be installed at County Road 9 or 260 Avenue. Crash analyses show an increased crash rate with stop lights on high-speed rural highways at low-volume intersections.  

    We are constrained by fiscal budgets and responsibly spend taxpayer dollars. You noted taxpayers’ money is important to you, and we recommend you give a second look at the proposed RCI. Bridges cost millions of dollars. However, an RCI about $1 million to construct and effectively reduces severe and deadly crashes. You can learn more about RCIs on MnDOT's website here: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/rci/.  

  • Share Why is there not a plan for acceleration lanes at CR 15? on Facebook Share Why is there not a plan for acceleration lanes at CR 15? on Twitter Share Why is there not a plan for acceleration lanes at CR 15? on Linkedin Email Why is there not a plan for acceleration lanes at CR 15? link

    Why is there not a plan for acceleration lanes at CR 15?

    gaersland asked almost 2 years ago

    Acceleration lanes are useful when high volumes of trucks enter the highway at a single point (e.g., at an ethanol plant). They reduce the time a trucker needs to wait for a gap in the traffic by giving them a protected space to accelerate. Analysis shows they do not reduce serious crashes, and the limited studies suggest that they increase the number of minor crashes.

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  • Share Why not close both intersections and move the traffic to the interchanges in Kasson and Dodge Center and CR 15? on Facebook Share Why not close both intersections and move the traffic to the interchanges in Kasson and Dodge Center and CR 15? on Twitter Share Why not close both intersections and move the traffic to the interchanges in Kasson and Dodge Center and CR 15? on Linkedin Email Why not close both intersections and move the traffic to the interchanges in Kasson and Dodge Center and CR 15? link

    Why not close both intersections and move the traffic to the interchanges in Kasson and Dodge Center and CR 15?

    gaersland asked almost 2 years ago

    Closing the intersections is an option we consider when evaluating intersection safety improvements. But closing intersections also makes it harder for local property owners to do business, farm, and get to and from their homes. We are looking for ways to balance safety improvements with local property access.   

  • Share How are tractors and wagons supose to get across the hwy. It's going to be a suicide trip to get across the road on Facebook Share How are tractors and wagons supose to get across the hwy. It's going to be a suicide trip to get across the road on Twitter Share How are tractors and wagons supose to get across the hwy. It's going to be a suicide trip to get across the road on Linkedin Email How are tractors and wagons supose to get across the hwy. It's going to be a suicide trip to get across the road link

    How are tractors and wagons supose to get across the hwy. It's going to be a suicide trip to get across the road

    Crazy Larry asked almost 2 years ago

    Crossing a four-lane divided highway can be dangerous. We are planning a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) at Highway 14 and County Road 9. RCIs are proven to reduce the number and severity of crashes – especially right-angle crashes. The plan includes widened shoulders to give extra space for agricultural equipment to cross without having to enter Highway 14 traffic. You can learn more about RCIs on MnDOT's website here: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/rci/.  

  • Share Will the be adding acceleration lanes on the highway where the cross intersections will be closed? If not, I hope they reconsider as this greatly reduces near incidents. on Facebook Share Will the be adding acceleration lanes on the highway where the cross intersections will be closed? If not, I hope they reconsider as this greatly reduces near incidents. on Twitter Share Will the be adding acceleration lanes on the highway where the cross intersections will be closed? If not, I hope they reconsider as this greatly reduces near incidents. on Linkedin Email Will the be adding acceleration lanes on the highway where the cross intersections will be closed? If not, I hope they reconsider as this greatly reduces near incidents. link

    Will the be adding acceleration lanes on the highway where the cross intersections will be closed? If not, I hope they reconsider as this greatly reduces near incidents.

    Jess asked almost 2 years ago

    Acceleration lanes are useful when high volumes of trucks are entering the highway at a single point (e.g., at an ethanol plant). They reduce the time a trucker needs to wait for a gap in the traffic by giving them a protected space to accelerate. Analysis shows they do not reduce serious crashes, and the limited studies suggest that they increase the number of minor crashes.

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    acceleration lanes
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