During construction, Hwy 60 will remain open to traffic with a four-way stop sign controlling traffic at the Western Ave. intersection.
Western Ave. will be closed at Hwy 60 to vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists during certain stages of construction. Western Ave. north and south of Hwy 60 will not be closed at the same time.
Western Ave., north of Hwy 60 closed April 28: Go east on Grant St. and west on Hwy 60. The re-opening will be announced through project email updates.
Western Ave. northbound lanes, south of Hwy 60 scheduled to close after north side of Hwy 60 opens: Go east on 4th St., then east on Division St., turn north on Lyndale Ave. and go east on Hwy 60 to access Western Ave. north of Hwy 60. It is anticipated that this will occur for two weeks. The schedule will be announced through project email updates once determined.
During culvert work, Hwy 60 westbound traffic will travel in a single lane west of the Hwy 60/Western Ave. intersection. It is anticipated that this will occur for 1 week. The schedule will be announced through project email updates once determined.
Hwy 60 (1st Ave. NE) and 3rd St. NE
Hwy 60 traffic will travel in single lanes beginning May 12 and a four-way stop sign will be in place.
When construction occurs on the east side of the intersection, 3rd St. NE will remain open.
Once work is completed on the east side of the intersection, crews will start working on the west side of the intersection, and 3rd St. NE will close west of the intersection and vehicles will be detoured. The schedule will be announced through project email updates once determined.
Motorists going east on 3rd St. NE: Turn left (north) on Central Ave., turn right (east) on Hwy 60, go right (south) to continue on Hwy 60 and then turn left (east) to reach 3rd St. NE.
Motorists going west on 3rd St. NE: Turn right (north) on Hwy 60 (1st Ave. NE), turn left (west) to continue on Hwy 60, turn left (south) on Central Ave. and then turn right (west) to reach 3rd St. NE.
About this project
Summary of work
In 2024 and 2025, MnDOT will replace four older traffic signals in Albert Lea and Faribault. These signals are reaching the end of their useful life and need replacement. At some intersections, MnDOT will also make ADA improvements and changes to vehicle turning and through movements to increase intersection safety.
Add pedestrian crossing on the south approach at 2nd St./Heritage Pl.
ADA improvements
2024 projects
Work is completed in Albert Lea.
Hwy 65 (S. Broadway Ave.) and Front St. in Albert Lea
Replaced signal
ADA improvements
The S. Broadway Ave. and Margaretha Ave. signal in Albert Lea was initially a part of this project. After a second look, it does not need to be replaced. Only ADA work occurred at this intersection.
Work is completed at the following location in Faribault.
