MARSHALL — A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Highway 19/College Drive Reconstruction Project will take place Friday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the Marshall City Lot near the intersection of Highway 19 and West Saratoga Street. The event will celebrate the launch of a two-year, $25.7 million infrastructure project designed to improve safety, accessibility, and long-term durability along a key stretch of road in Marshall.
Construction, led by R and G Construction, begins May 5, 2025, and spans from Marlene Street through the Bruce Street intersection. Work will pause for winter on October 26, 2025, and resume in spring 2026, with final completion set for October 30, 2026. Planning and design for the project began in 2019.
Speakers at the groundbreaking include U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Chuck Ackman from Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office, MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger, and Marshall Mayor Robert Byrnes. Additional state and federal officials may also attend.
More information and the project layout are available at mndot.gov/d8/projects/hwy19marshall.
