Rochester, MN

National Public Works Week

The City of Rochester celebrates its 140 public works professionals during National Public Works Week (May 19-25).

Registration for A Litter Bit Better 2024 is now open!

This year’s event will take place April 27 to May 5.

City of Rochester Names New Director of Public Works

Tyler Niemeyer has been selected as the next Public Works Director for the City of Rochester.

Open House: Valley Drive NW traffic management improvements

Teammates will meet with neighbors on January 24 from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.

What to expect from snow plows this winter

The amount of time it takes to clear streets depends on the amount of snow the city receives.

Rochester ranks sixth nationally in Adopt-a-Drain participation

Residents encouraged to consider adopting a drain yet this year

Property owners reminded to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and paths

When snow is here, you have 24 hours to clear!

Open House: 51 Street NW traffic management improvement

Public Works teammates will meet with neighbors on November 1 .

Lincolnshire Neighborhood Traffic Management Pilot Project

This pilot project allows for a trial period to measure the effectiveness and gauge public acceptance of the improvements prior to moving forward with the full design and construction.

Be a Water Steward - Remove leaves from your curb

Keep yard waste out of the storm sewers for healthy waterways

Project at Lincoln K-8 launches Aug. 28, targets safer streets for kids

Construction on 2 Street SW expected to cause delays

Expect delays from August 7-9.

Open House: Lincolnshire Neighborhood traffic management improvements

August 10 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Gibbs Elementary School (5525 56th St NW).

Open House: 22 Avenue NW traffic management improvements

Teammates will meet with neighbors on June 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the City’s Development Services & Infrastructure Center/North Precinct building located at 4001 West River Parkway NW.

The City of Rochester Celebrates National Public Works Week

The City of Rochester is celebrating its 145 public works professionals during National Public Works Week (May 21-27, 2023).

Sidewalk repair and replacement project to begin

Construction begins the week of April 24 to repair or replace defective sidewalks and pedestrian ramps in the newly created Sidewalk Improvement District 4 – SE.

Open House: Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan

The City of Rochester is hosting an open house for public input regarding the development of the City’s new Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan.

Mill and overlay of various streets to begin

The Infrastructure Maintenance Division will begin the 2023 Mill and Overlay project in various locations throughout the city on April 24 2023.

Public Works construction projects in 2023

Information about major City projects can be found on the new City of Rochester Public Project Dashboard.

Construction on 65 Street NW to resume

65 Street NW will be completely closed from 37 Avenue NW to 50 Avenue NW beginning on April 24, 2023