News Release

ROCHESTER, Minn. - The city of Owatonna, Steele County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an open house Monday, Sept. 29, to discuss a proposed east, west and south beltline around Owatonna and potential access changes to Highway 14 south of Owatonna.

The multi-agency beltline planning study, which amends the 1995 Owatonna East Side Corridor Environmental Report, will consider additional locations for the original preferred east side corridor, determine the location of a south and west beltline, and review the existing connections with Highway 14.

The west beltline study limits extend from the western city limits of Owatonna to Steele County Road 17. The south beltline extends from Highway 14 to County Road 18 and the east beltline between the eastern city limits to County Highway 59.

The purpose of the open house is to gather public comments about the conceptual corridor locations and access modifications along Highway 14. The Sept. 29 event will take place in the board room of the Steele County Administration Building, 630 Florence Ave., Owatonna. The public can attend anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Those requesting American Disability Act accommodations, such as an American Sign Language interpreter, can do so by calling 651.282.6981 voice, or 651.296.3460 TDD. Adequate notice is required.

For those who want to provide comments but are unable to attend the open house, please contact Brad Donais, Bonestroo & Associates, at 507.529.6024 (bdonais@bonestroo.com) or Dale Grove, Bonestroo & Associates, at 507.529. 6039 (dgrove@bonestroo.com).