About this project
Highway 22 project area map (click for larger view)
Highway 22/Augusta Drive roundabout
Summary of work
Mankato-St. Peter
- Reconstruct roadway from south of Blue Earth County Road 57 in Mankato to just south of the Minnesota River Bridge in St. Peter
- Add new turn lanes and passing lanes throughout the project area
- Construct a roundabout at Hill St. (Le Sueur County Road 21) in Kasota
- Design and grade for a future walking and biking trail to connect Mankato and St. Peter
- Improve lighting at intersections, repair and replace bridges, and install snow fence
Augusta Dr. in Mankato
- Construct a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 22/August Dr. in Mankato
- Construct new trail segments north of Augusta Dr. and west of Hwy 22
- Improve ADA accessibility and realign existing trails
Benefits
- Reduce crashes at intersections and along Hwy 22
- Improve traffic flow and reduce delays
- Improve pavement for a smooth ride
- Prepare for a potential future walking and biking trail separated from traffic lanes