Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 8, 2020
Contact: Chad Schumann, Highway Maintenance Engineer
507-328-7060 or pwservice@co.olmsted.mn.us 
2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 200
Rochester, MN 55904-4744

Roadway Closure on County Road (CR) 102

Starting July 9, 2020, road construction is scheduled to begin on CR 129 and will be closed to all traffic near Cummingsville from 300’ west of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 7 to 3000’ west of CSAH 7 along the Root River. Griffin Construction will be stabilizing the banks of the river next to the roadway to repair erosion caused by the 2019 flood events.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 24, 2020, weather permitting.

There will be no detour posted.  Motorists should expect delays and are to seek alternative routes.

Reminder

Motorists are reminded to always drive with caution, and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones. Please reduce your speed and proceed with caution through these work zones. 

Access the New Road Closure Map Here

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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 provide the foundation of a vibrant community. For more information, visit www.olmstedcounty.com.