Bridge Repair Work To Cause Delays on Hwy. 14 & 16th St. SW in Rochester Starting Monday

Rochester, MN (RochesterNow)- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is warning Rochester drivers to anticipate slowdowns on a pair of bridges starting Monday, August 24. 

Lane Closures Start August 24 on Westbound 16th St. SW Bridge and Eastbound Hwy. 14 Bridge

Lane closures will be in place on the eastbound Hwy. 14 bridge that crosses Bear Creek near Mayo High School and on the westbound 16th St. SW bridge that crosses the South Fork Zumbro River near Hwy. 52 and the Apache Mall. 

The right lane on each bridge will be closed, a MnDOT news release says. The lane closure is to accommodate repairs on the bridges. 

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Alternative Routes Recommended

MnDOT is advising motorists to avoid traffic congestion and delays by seeking alternative routes. 

See Also: Westbound I-90 Off Ramp to Northbound Hwy. 52 Reopens Southeast of Rochester

The sidewalks on both roads and the bike lane on Hwy. 14 are expected to remain open during the bridge work. 

MnDOT anticipates crews to be done with the work by noon on Wednesday, August 27, weather permitting.