Rochester, MN

Upgrades to Water Reclamation Plant to begin

Construction on the project will begin the last week of August.

Closure of bike trails for maintenance work

Select trails will be sealed August 19-21, as weather allows

Traffic Control Changes at 4 Street SW and 10 Avenue SW

Changes take effect on August 16

Roadway Name Change: Wayne Stillman Pkwy SW

New street signage was installed on July 22

Open House: 18th Avenue SW Reconstruction Project

Happening July 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Signs are not permitted in the Right-of-Way

This includes stick signs, sandwich boards and banners that promote businesses, garage sales or signs for political candidates.

Chip sealing of various streets to begin

Signs will be posted on affected streets starting Friday, June 14

Residents reminded to keep grass clippings and debris off streets

To prevent damage from localized flooding to streets and nearby properties, keep yard waste out of the curb and gutter line and clear off storm drains.

Call for questions for the Silver Lake Sediment Removal & Dam Modification Project information sessions

Information Sessions for Silver Lake Sediment Removal & Dam Modification Project

The City of Rochester invites residents to attend information sessions about the proposed Silver Lake Dam Modification Project. These information sessions are an opportunity for the Rochester community to hear from the City team on the proposed project, where things are at in the process...

National Public Works Week

The City of Rochester celebrates its 140 public works professionals during National Public Works Week (May 19-25).

Open House: 22 Avenue NW traffic management improvements

Event is on April 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Public Works construction projects in 2024

The Rochester Public Works Department has numerous construction projects slated for 2024.

Mill and overlay of various streets to begin

Curb repairs are scheduled to begin Thursday, April 4. Milling is scheduled to begin Monday, April 22.

Registration for A Litter Bit Better 2024 is now open!

This year’s event will take place April 27 to May 5.

Seasonal load limits in effect on Rochester streets

Seasonal load limits go into effect on February 26

City of Rochester Names New Director of Public Works

Tyler Niemeyer has been selected as the next Public Works Director for the City of Rochester.

Open House: Valley Drive NW traffic management improvements

Teammates will meet with neighbors on January 24 from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.

What to expect from snow plows this winter

The amount of time it takes to clear streets depends on the amount of snow the city receives.

Rochester ranks sixth nationally in Adopt-a-Drain participation

Residents encouraged to consider adopting a drain yet this year