Minnesota Department of Transportation

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I-35 and Hwy 19 roundabout

Rice County

About this project

Summary of work

Highway 19 and I-35 project map
Roundabout project at I-35 and Highway 19

A six-legged roundabout has been constructed at the northbound I-35 ramps and Hwy 19 interchange. It also encompasses the intersections of Rice Co. Rd. 46 and Co. Rd. 59. Construction was completed in October 2024.

This was a local partnership project between Rice County and MnDOT. Rice County took the lead and you can find more details on their website.

Benefits of a roundabout

  • Significantly reduce the risk of serious and fatal crashes
  • Allows motorists to get through the intersection more safely and in less time
  • Handle more traffic with less delay than most stop signs or traffic signals
  • Slow traffic down to make entering and exiting the area easier for all users

Learn more about roundabouts and how to navigate them.