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Rochester, MN 55901
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Public Works News
- 12/22/2022 1:20 PM
Notice of NO PARKING for snow removal in the downtown area 12/24-12/27
Notice of “NO PARKING” for the early morning hours in the downtown area for snow removal effective Saturday, December 24, 2022 through Tuesday December 27, 2022.
- 11/21/2022 11:03 AM
Open House: 22 Avenue NW traffic management improvements
The Public Works Department is seeking feedback from residents living in the vicinity of 22 Avenue NW on the traffic issues and concerns in their neighborhood.
- 11/15/2022 11:13 AM
City of Rochester adopts Sidewalk Improvement District program
Adoption of this program reassigns the cost of sidewalk repairs and replacement from the adjacent property owner to a distribution among a greater portion of the community, as sidewalks are a benefit to, and are available for use, by all.
- 11/14/2022 7:44 AM
Property owners reminded to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and paths
“When snow is here, you have 24 hours to clear!”
- 10/06/2022 11:30 AM
Community Risk Mapping and Survey Open
Share your experiences and thoughts through October 31, 2022 on Community Risk Mapping and Survey for Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan
- 08/04/2022 12:10 PM
Road closures in the southwest downtown area
Construction activities beginning on August 15, 2022 will have the additional impacts on travel in the southwest downtown area.
- 07/26/2022 12:07 PM
Elton Hills Drive Bridge to reopen
Construction on the Elton Hills Drive Bridge project is nearing completion, and the bridge is expected to reopen to the traveling public the week of August 8, 2022.
- 07/25/2022 9:17 AM
Fog sealing of various bike paths
Public Works Street Maintenance will be fog sealing various recreational trails as part of the annual recreational trail maintenance program. This work will occur July 25-29, 2002, weather permitting.
- 07/12/2022 10:57 AM
Political signs are not permitted in the Right-of-Way
Campaign signs are not allowed to be placed on city road Right-of-Way under state law. In most cases where sidewalks are present, City Right-of-Way extends to at least the edge of the sidewalk closest to private property – this includes the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street.
- 06/23/2022 8:32 AM
Construction to begin on 9 Street SE RPU Duct Bank / Street Reconstruction Project
Phase 1 of the 9 Street SE Duct Bank Project will begin on July 5, 2022. Construction will move west to east along 9 Street SE from Broadway Avenue South to 3 Avenue SE in 2022.
- 05/18/2022 8:21 AM
Open House: Viola Road NE & Cassidy Drive NE Intersection Improvement Project
The public is invited to learn more about the project and provide feedback on the final design.
- 05/16/2022 2:15 PM
The City of Rochester Celebrates National Public Works Week
The City of Rochester is celebrating its 140 public works professionals during National Public Works Week (May 15-21, 2022). These teammates focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to high quality of life and well-being of the people of City of Rochester.
- 04/25/2022 3:46 PM
Sidewalk Replacements Begin
Concrete sidewalk panel replacements are now underway and expected to last through July 31, 2022.
- 04/19/2022 3:36 PM
Construction to begin on 65 Street NW
Construction on 65 Street NW from 50 Avenue NW to 60 Avenue NW will begin on May 2, 2022.
- 04/06/2022 9:16 AM
Public Works construction projects in 2022
The Rochester Public Works Department has numerous construction projects slated for 2022. This work has many benefits including keeping the city’s infrastructure in good working condition, replacing infrastructure that has reached the end of its lifespan and improving safety for all.
- 03/21/2022 12:05 PM
Construction to resume on the North Broadway Project
Phase two of the reconstruction of North Broadway Avenue will begin on Monday, March 28, 2022. Construction will focus on the alleyways and side streets adjacent to North Broadway.
- 02/03/2022 3:50 PM
Virtual Open House: Viola Road NE (County State Aid Highway 2) & Cassidy Drive NE Intersection Improvement Project
The City of Rochester and Olmsted County are hosting two Virtual Open House sessions for the Viola Road NE (CSAH 2) and Cassidy Drive NE Intersection Improvement Project.
- 01/16/2022 7:49 PM
Rochester City Council consents to Local Declaration of Emergency
The Rochester, MN City Council has consented to Mayor Norton’s Declaration of Local Emergency issued on January 15, 2022. With this action, the mask requirement for all indoor public spaces remains in place through 11:59 pm on February 7, 2022.
- 01/11/2022 3:12 PM
Virtual Open House: Downtown Sidewalk Experience Enhancement Project
The City of Rochester is hosting two public information sessions on January 13 for the upcoming Downtown Sidewalk Experience Enhancement Project.
- 11/22/2021 8:54 AM
Virtual Open House: Country Club Manor Traffic Calming Project
A set of Virtual Open Houses is scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021.