The public is invited to attend a public information meeting to provide feedback, learn more about the project and review traffic routing planned for construction in 2027. There is not a formal presentation.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 23 Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: Farmington Township Hall (11534 County 128 Rd NE, Elgin, MN)
MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720.
Traffic impacts
Road closure and detours will be used during construction. More details will be developed and communicated prior to construction in 2027.
Construction of a roundabout is planned in 2027 at the intersection of Hwy 63/Hwy 247/ and Olmsted Co. Rd. 12 in Olmsted County.
A single-lane roundabout is proposed at this location to improve safety by addressing the existing and growing trend of right-angle crashes at the intersection, which has a high rate of right-angle crashes (72% of the crashes). Recent crash history shows that motorists entering or crossing Hwy 63 have difficulty selecting adequate gaps in the mainline traffic.
A wide variety of low-cost safety enhancements have been implemented at the intersection to improve safety, such as LED-enhanced stop signs, pavement markings and other advance warnings. However, even with these improvements, right-angle crashes at the intersection remain a distinctive crash trend and safety concern.
