Faribault traffic signal replacement completed at Hwy 60, Western Avenue
ROCHESTER, Minn. —Intersection improvements and the traffic signal replacement are completed at Hwy 60 and Western Avenue in Faribault, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Work at Hwy 60 and Western Avenue started on April 28. The project included replacing the traffic signal, expanding Western Avenue southbound to include left and right turns, converting Western Avenue northbound to left turn and thru/right lanes, adding pedestrian crossings on south, west and north approaches, upgrading the median and making accessibility improvements.
Additional project work
Construction is still happening at the Hwy 60 (1st Avenue NE) and 3rd Street NE intersection in Faribault, and it is scheduled to be completed by July 3. This work includes replacing the traffic signal, converting Hwy 60 from a 4-lane to a 3-lane road, adding a pedestrian crossing on the south approach at 2nd Street/Heritage Place and making accessibility improvements.
To learn more about the project, visit the MnDOT project website where you can also sign up to receive email and text message updates.
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