Highway 19 reconstruction project in Marshall begins May 5

WILLMAR, Minn. – A two-year project to reconstruct Highway 19/College Drive in Marshall begins May 5, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
MnDOT, in partnership with the City of Marshall, is reconstructing 1.8 miles of Highway 19/College Drive from Marlene Street through the intersection of Bruce Street. The project includes replacing pavement, sanitary sewer and watermain; constructing a single-lane roundabout; updating sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to improve accessibility; and, making traffic control changes throughout the route to enhance safety for everyone.

Traffic impacts

Work will happen in stages to minimize travel impacts (see attached maps).
Beginning May 5, through traffic (travelers who are not visiting Marshall) will be detoured to County Road 7 and Highway 23.
In 2025, Highway 19/College Drive will be closed from Fairgrounds Road to Highway 68/Highway 59 to accommodate Stages 1-4.
In 2025, the project is scheduled to run from May 5 until Oct. 26 when it will be suspended until spring 2026.
In 2026, Highway 19/College Drive will be closed from Highway 68/Highway 59 through Bruce Street to accommodate Stages 5-7.
In 2026, the project is scheduled to run from spring 2026 (date to be determined) until Oct. 30.
Alternating intersections along Highway 19 will remain open during various stages to maintain local access to homes and businesses.
Highway 19/College Drive will be a busy work zone, and we understand this may cause some inconvenience; we appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to complete the project.

Project benefits
Once the project has been completed, everyone can enjoy a smoother road surface, enhanced safety, and improved accessibility. The project also improves drainage and will help ensure that city and state infrastructure continue to serve their purpose for many years.
R and G Construction is the primary contractor, and the approximate cost is $25.7 million. This project received $15.4 million in funding from Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, also known as a RAISE grant.

Stay connected

Learn more about the components of this project, and sign up for project emails and texts at mndot.gov/d8/projects/hwy19marshall
Beginning May 1, join weekly update meetings every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Marshall City Hall
Weekly updates will be posted every Friday on the project website

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