Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 19/College Drive Reconstruction

Marshall

About this project

Summary of MnDOT work

map of Hwy 19/College Dr. project showing work zone areas
  • MnDOT is reconstructing Highway 19/College Drive from 700 ft west of Marlene St through the intersection of Bruce Street in the City of Marshall.
  • The City of Marshall is replacing sanitary sewer and water main utilities.
  • A single-lane roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Highway 19/College Drive, Country Club Drive, and South 2nd Street.
  • An EV Charging Station will be installed in the Avera parking lot.
  • Sidewalk improvements will be made along the project area to improve accessibility.
  • Several traffic control changes throughout the route will be made to enhance safety.
  • A bike lane will be striped from Marlene St. to just west of Fairgrounds Rd.
  • Trees will be replanted in the fall of 2026.

Project update

May 8, 2025

  • Detour went in place and project began Monday, May 5.
  • Stage 1 activity: pavement and curb/gutter has been removed. Pedestrian walks and driveways are still in place. Watermain work began. Storm sewer work is scheduled to begin today. Next week watermain work will resume as well as storm sewer and sanitary sewer.
  • Stage 2 activity: asphalt pavement has been removed. Concrete portion of the roadway is still in place that was underneath the asphalt.

Traffic impacts

  • Traffic is detoured to County Road 7 and Hwy 23.
  • Hwy 19/College Drive is closed from Fairgrounds Rd to Highway 68/Highway 59 to accommodate Stages 1-4.
  • Work is taking place in stages to minimize travel disruptions.
  • Stage 1: Legion Field Road and Parkview Drive are closed. Access is maintained from the west on Highway 19 to Marlene Street. Residents on Parkview Drive, Paul Street, and Marlene Street are to use Marlene Street to enter and exit via from the west.
  • Stage 2: West Saratoga Street is closed. North Greeley Street and Hwy 19/59/68 are open.

2025: Stages 1-4

Mapping and Detour for the 2025 construction season - stages 1 through 4

2026: Stages 5-7

Year 2 map and detour with stages 5 through 7