Public meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended the Tuesday, Sept. 10 public meeting. The team is reviewing the comments and feedback we received. People who missed the meeting were directed to review the information online and share their thoughts through a survey. The survey closed Sept. 25, 2024.
Summary of work
In 2025, the Hwy 14 corridor in Rochester from Hwy 52 to Crossroads Dr. SW and from 3rd Ave. SE to Marion Rd. SE/15th Ave. SE will be resurfaced. This project will restore ride quality, improve pedestrian mobility and experience, and extend the service life of the highway.
A layout of the planned improvements is available for review.
Sidewalk repairs, replacements and installations
- Instal new sidewalk east of Memorial Pkwy. SW from trail to Hwy 14 and Memorial Prky. SW intersection
- Repair panels from 3rd Ave. SE to Marion Rd. Some may be replaced
- Install new sidewalk south side of Hwy 14 from 11th Ave. SE to Bear Creek Park access
- Improve sidewalk and trail connections at the bridge over South Fork Zumbro River
Crosswalk improvements
- New crossing at Apache Dr.
- New crosswalks at 7th Ave. SE, 6th Ave. SE, 9th Ave. SE and 10th Ave. SE
- Improvements to existing crosswalks at 5th Ave. SE and 9.5 Ave. SE
- Improved pedestrian connectivity from north to south
- New ramps and pedestrian crossing at 3rd Ave. SE and Crossroads Dr. SW
- New pedestrian crossing from Bear Creek Park to Cub Foods
- New ADA pedestrian ramps at Marion Rd.
Bike improvements
- Upgrades to the bike connection from Bear Creek Trail system to Hwy 14
- Sidewalks connections at the bridge over South Fork Zumbro River
Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave.
Following this project, the Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. intersection in Rochester will receive safety improvements in 2027.
MnDOT and the City of Rochester are looking into changes to reduce crashes and improve crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists. Additional informaiton is available on the project website.