Press Release

Date:         March 23, 2020

Contact:     Sue Struckmann, Executive Support Supervisor

                 507-328-7006 or struckmann.sue@co.olmsted.mn.us

 

Olmsted County Public Works Unveils New Road Closure Application

A public service to help travelers know what is happening on our County Roads.

Rochester, MN – The Olmsted County Public Works Department along with the Olmsted County Planning Department’s GIS team has developed a new Road Closure Web Application to help travelers access information about road closures, traffic incidents, restrictions, and weather-related events. The public can access the application via the web on their computer or mobile device, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This application has been designed to help motorists with their commute and contacting Olmsted County Public Works. The application will allow for easier use of important road closures.

Features of the application include a travel map featuring construction projects and emergency closures, as well as department contact information.

Know before you go, access the Olmsted County Road Closure Application now.

Minnesota law prohibits individuals from using a handheld electronic communication device to write, send or read a text message while driving. Don’t text and drive or use this app while driving.

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About Olmsted County

Olmsted County is the eighth largest county in the state of Minnesota with eight cities (Rochester being the largest), 18 townships and approximately 150,000 residents (2016 census data). The county is governed by seven individuals elected to serve on the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners, and county services are supported by nearly 1,300 Olmsted County government employees working to fulfill the county’s vision of being a dynamic, world-class county delivering excellence every day. For more information, visit www.olmstedcounty.com.