Hwy 44 and Hwy 76 roundabout – Caledonia

Join the project team to learn about the application process and why a roundabout was selected. We would like the community’s input on needs and features the design team should consider. Members of the project team will be available at two in-person events listed below. People can also participate at their convenience online:

Founder’s Day Car Show:

June 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Main St., Caledonia
Look for the MnDOT booth along the route. People may drop in and learn about the project.

Public meeting:

June 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Caledonia City Hall, 231 E. Main St., Caledonia
A short presentation will be provided at 4:45 p.m. People may visit and leave at their convenience.

Online:

Those who are unable to attend the above listed events can find the information on the project website and are encouraged to provide their feedback online. The survey closes July 7, 2024.

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Project information:

MnDOT and the City of Caledonia received funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). During the process, a roundabout was determined to provide the best safety improvements at Hwy 44 and Hwy 76.

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota); 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay).

Roundabouts may be unfamiliar at first, but navigating them will get easier with time.

Community feedback will help us develop specific features of this roundabout and design for community needs.

We encourage people to learn more about roundabouts and how to navigate them.

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a federal aid program. It provides cities, counties, state and tribal governments with funding opportunities. To get funding, proposed projects must reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

The application process is data-driven and strategic. Applications are evaluated on the history of serious crashes and the proposed solution. They must also have support from local and partnering agencies.

With the support of the City of Caledonia, MnDOT evaluated the intersection. The team gathered crash statistics and determined the likely causes. They then took a deep look at potential solutions, including a traffic signal, J-turn and other options. A roundabout was found to be the best solution to reduce severe crashes at this site.

They submitted their findings in the application to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The application was approved.

The funding is dedicated for a roundabout construction. If for some reason we determine to construct something other than a roundabout, the FHWA funding cannot be used.

From Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2023: 17 recorded crashes

Type of crashes

• 11 right-angle, also known as T-bone, crashes
  • Right-angle crashes are most likely to be life-altering or deadly
• 2 front to rear
• 2 sideswipes
• 2 single car crashes

Outcome of crashes

• 1 serious injury, also known as life-altering
• 4 minor injuries
• 4 possible injuries
• 8 property damage only