During busy times, southbound traffic exiting onto 2nd Street backs up onto Highway 52. This causes safety issues because of conflicts with fast-moving traffic. Increased travel demand in and around downtown Rochester also contributes to congestion and safety issues. These challenges are expected to intensify as downtown continues to grow and change.
Project goals
Identify future needs and improvements in the area necessary as traffic patterns change.
Find and choose road improvement ideas to improve safety and make traffic flow better.
The completed study will help agencies apply for funding and the eventual construction.
Additionally, MnDOT will be hosting an in-person open house on January 14, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Folwell Elementary School (603 15th Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902) and a virtual meeting on January 20, 2026 from 8-9 a.m. Join us to learn more about the project and the proposed improvements.
During busy times, southbound traffic exiting onto 2nd Street backs up onto Highway 52. This causes safety issues because of conflicts with fast-moving traffic. Increased travel demand in and around downtown Rochester also contributes to congestion and safety issues. These challenges are expected to intensify as downtown continues to grow and change.
Project goals
Identify future needs and improvements in the area necessary as traffic patterns change.
Find and choose road improvement ideas to improve safety and make traffic flow better.
The completed study will help agencies apply for funding and the eventual construction.
Additionally, MnDOT will be hosting an in-person open house on January 14, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Folwell Elementary School (603 15th Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902) and a virtual meeting on January 20, 2026 from 8-9 a.m. Join us to learn more about the project and the proposed improvements.
MnDOT has not identified funding for this project. Once the study is completed MnDOT will pursue opportunities for a high-benefit, low-cost solution to ease traffic backups exiting southbound Highway 52 at Second Street SW.
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