The Rice County Board of Commissioners hosts an open house to receive residents’ comments on the first phase of the County Road 20 construction project from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Rice County Government Services Building, 320 Third St. NW, Faribault.
No formal presentation is planned.
County Road 20 is a key north-south route in Rice County, connecting Faribault and Dundas.
The four-phase project is designed to enhance roadway safety and functionality while also adding a new shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The first of the four phases is 3.75 miles long, and is scheduled for the 2027 construction season. It's expected to include new turn lanes, grading, widened/paved shoulders, drainage improvements and a new shared-use path. Successive segments are scheduled to be completed in alternating years, ending in 2033.
County officials, including Highway staff, will be present during the open house to answer questions about the project. A summary of all comments received will be presented to the board before the project receives final approval.
Comments on the proposed project may also be submitted online at https://bit.ly/RiceCo_CountyRoad20comments or mailed to: Rice County Highway Department, 610 20th St. NW, Faribault MN 55021.
Sign up to receive notifications about the project as it progresses at www.ricecountymn.gov/list.aspx and select County Road 20 project notifications in the Notify Me section. Notifications can come via email or text.
