Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 212

Glencoe

About this project

Summary of work

Map of Hwy 212 project with detour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Construct a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 212 and Morningside Ave. in Glencoe.
  • Project includes adding a multi-use trail on all sides to connect to existing trails in the area.

Project update

Sep. 6, 2024

  • Crews have paved the shoulders and bike trail, installed light poles and signs and placed the topsoil.
  • Next up: seed alongside the roadway, and apply striping.
  • Completed roundabout is anticipated to be open Sep. 13.

Traffic impacts

  • Work will require a detour using CR 1, CR 3 and Hwy 22 (see map above).

Roundabouts

  • Slow vehicle speeds and lower risk of serious and fatal crashes.
  • Reduce traffic back-ups and improve traffic flow.
  • Provide safe pedestrian and bike crossings.
  • Learn about roundabouts at the MnDOT Roundabout website.