Hwy 19 and Rice Co. Rd. 2 is closed at the work zone.
Motorists traveling on Co. Rd. 2, west of the work zone, can use this detour route:
Go south on Co. Rd. 52, east on Co. Rd. 59 and north on Co. Rd. 4 which intersects with Hwy 19.
Motorists east of the work zone can use the above detour route in reverse.
Motorists traveling on Hwy 19, north of the work zone, can use this detour route:
Go east on Co. Rd. 6, south on Co. Rd. 96, west on Co. Rd. 96 and south on Co. Rd. 33 which intersects with Hwy 19.
Motorists south of the work zone can use the above detour route in reverse.
About this project
Summary of work
Construction of a roundabout at Hwy 19 and Rice Co. Rd. 2 started May 4, 2026 north of Lonsdale to improve intersection safety and traffic mobility. Work is expected to be completed in July 2026
Benefits of a roundabout
Significantly reduce the risk of serious and fatal crashes
Allows motorists to get through the intersection more safely and in less time
Handle more traffic with less delay than most stop signs or traffic signals
Slow traffic down to make entering and exiting the area easier for all users
