About this project
Summary of MnDOT work
- 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 16, 2025
- Stage 1 activity: Watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer installation work continued; crews were able to subcut (remove soils to prep the roadway for construction), place geotextile fabric, install drain tile, and put down gravel for residential access.
- Stage 2 activity: area utility companies are working on relocating their lines that need to be moved to accommodate construction at the Saratoga intersection.
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 Marlene St. are closed at Hwy 19. All residents who live on Parkview Dr., Paul St., and Marlene St. must use Parkview Dr. to enter/exit Hwy 19. You will be able to turn off 4th St., use Hwy 19 to the west, cross over Legion Field Bridge, and then enter/exit Parkview Dr.
- Stage 2: West Saratoga Street is closed. North Greeley Street and Hwy 19/59/68 are open.
2025: Stages 1-4
2026: Stages 5-7
