Hwy 52 and 2nd St. SW

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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.

Project feedback

MnDOT completed two rounds of engagement and is proposing improvements for the northwest ramp at the Highway 52 and 2nd Street SW interchange. You can view project information shared during the second round of engagement here.


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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.

Project feedback

MnDOT completed two rounds of engagement and is proposing improvements for the northwest ramp at the Highway 52 and 2nd Street SW interchange. You can view project information shared during the second round of engagement here.


  • January 2026 public meetings

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    Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and provided their input. We will use the feedback to help guide the next steps in the project.


    Join us to learn about the proposed Highway 52 and 2nd Street SW improvements. MnDOT will be hosting two public meetings this month for participants to view the proposed improvements and provide general feedback.

    In-person open house

    Date: Wed, Jan. 14, 2026

    Time: 4-6 p.m.

    Location: Folwell Elementary School (603 15th Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902)

    Virtual meeting

    Date: Tue, Jan. 20, 2026

    Time: 8-9 a.m.

    Location: Join the meeting

    The open house materials are available to review, and you can provide project staff with your comments through a survey.

    Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and provided their input. We will use the feedback to help guide the next steps in the project.


    Join us to learn about the proposed Highway 52 and 2nd Street SW improvements. MnDOT will be hosting two public meetings this month for participants to view the proposed improvements and provide general feedback.

    In-person open house

    Date: Wed, Jan. 14, 2026

    Time: 4-6 p.m.

    Location: Folwell Elementary School (603 15th Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902)

    Virtual meeting

    Date: Tue, Jan. 20, 2026

    Time: 8-9 a.m.

    Location: Join the meeting

    The open house materials are available to review, and you can provide project staff with your comments through a survey.

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