About this project
Summary of work
In 2024 and 2025, MnDOT replaced four older traffic signals in Albert Lea and Faribault. These signals were reaching the end of their useful life and need replacement. At some intersections, MnDOT also made ADA improvements and changes to vehicle turning and through movements to increase intersection safety.
2025 projects
- Hwy 60 (1st Ave. NE) and 3rd St. NE in Faribault
- Work started May 12 and was completed July 3
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- Replace signal
- Convert Hwy 60 from a 4-lane to a 3-lane
- Add pedestrian crossing on the south approach at 2nd St./Heritage Pl.
- ADA improvements
- Hwy 60 and Western Ave. in Faribault
- Work started April 28 and it was completed June 18
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- Replaced signal
- Expanded Western Ave. southbound to include left and right turn lanes
- Converted Western Ave. northbound to a left turn and thru/right lanes.
- Added pedestrian crossings on south, west, and north approaches
- Upgraded median
- Made accessibility improvements
2024 projects
Work is completed in Albert Lea.
- Hwy 65 (S. Broadway Ave.) and Front St. in Albert Lea
- Replaced signal
- Made accessibility improvements
- The S. Broadway Ave. and Margaretha Ave. signal in Albert Lea was initially a part of this project. After a second look, it does not need to be replaced. Only ADA work occurred at this intersection.
Work is completed at the following location in Faribault.
- Hwy 21 (Lyndale Ave.) and 7th St. NW in Faribault
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- Replaced signal
- Expanded westbound 7th St. NW to include left and right turn lanes
- Converted 7th St. NW eastbound to a left turn and thru/right lanes
- Added pedestrian crossings on the east and north approaches
- Made accessibility improvements
