MNDOT ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO IMPROVE HIGHWAY 19, COUNTY ROAD 1 INTERSECION IN REDWOOD FALLS

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that it has officially awarded $5.2-million through the Minnesota highway freight program to overhaul the intersection of Highway 19 and County Road 1 in Redwood Falls.  The intersection, located near Kwik Trip, has been identified as a critical point for safety and mobility improvements.  The plan is to replace the current layout with a roundabout to increase safety, reduce travel delays and support the long-term economic vitality of Redwood Falls.  MnDOT says construction is not expected to start until around 2030.  The city of St. James is also receiving approximately $518,000 to make lane improvements on Highway 4 at 12 Avenue South.