Another Rochester Street Marked for Major Transformation

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Another street redesign project is coming to Rochester. 

See Also: Two Major Rochester Roads Targeted for Reconstruction

Motorists across Rochester are dealing with multiple construction projects this Summer. 2nd St. Southwest in downtown Rochester is closed in both directions until next year Hwy. 14 East is down to a single lane until August.

Part of North Broadway Ave. is reduced to a single lane for a reconstruction project that's slated to wrap up by the Fall and the intersection of Hwy. 63 and 18th Ave. Northwest is closed for installation of a roundabout. 

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East Center St. Redesign in Rochester, MN Slated to Start Next Year

The city is planning a reconstruction project for East Center Street. The portion of the street targeted for reconstruction runs from the Zumbro River to 11th Ave. Northeast/Southeast.

The Rochester City Council earlier this year approved a preliminary proposal would eliminate on-street parking on East Center St.

The preliminary design also calls for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of East Center St. and 11th Ave. Northeast and Southeast.

Crews would also replace the infrastructure below the street that has been in place since the early 1900’s and the addition of storm sewer and stormwater management facilities. 

City officials plan to pursue a state grant to aid in funding the project. The reconstruction project has a price tag of $4.18 million.

The project's website indicates the final design is scheduled to be solidified by late this year or early next year. Construction is scheduled to start in 2026.