Press Release

Date:          August 6, 2020 

Contact:      Scott Holmes, Transportation Supervisor

                   507-328-7060 or holmes.scott@co.olmsted.mn.us

                   2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 200

                   Rochester, MN  55904-4744

Updated - County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 22 (55^th ST NW) Press Release and New Detour Map

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Olmsted County Public Works is announcing the following road construction project beginning next week.

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 22:

Reconstruction of CSAH 22 (55^th Street NW) between TH 52 and County Road (CR) 133 (West River Road NW) is moving into the next stage on August 10, 2020.

Roadway reconstruction on CSAH 22 (55^th Street NW) is moving into the next stage with traffic being reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction from Bandel Road NW to CR 112 (18^th Ave NW). There will also be a road closure going into effect from CR 112 (18^th Ave NW) to CR 133 (West River Road NW). A detour will be provided for the closure and a map is attached.

Doyle Conner is the prime contractor for the $4,200,000 project. The project consists of bituminous pavement removal, concrete surfacing, concrete curb and gutter, and storm sewer work. Construction is anticipated to be complete by October 31, 2020.

Roadway users should expect significant delays and are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.

Reminder

All roadway users are reminded to always travel with caution, and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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 fulfill the county’s vision of being a dynamic, world-class county delivering excellence every day.

For more information, visit www.olmstedcounty.com.