MnDOT will make improvements on Hwy 14 from east of Hwy 56 in Dodge Center to west of Co. Rd. 5 / 2nd Ave. in Byron. Construction will take place spring 2024 and end late summer 2024. The project includes the following improvements:

• Construct a J-turn (also known as a Reduced Conflict Intersection(External link)) at Hwy 14 and Co. Rd. 9
• Install a high-tension cable median barrier (External link)between Dodge Center and Kasson
• Resurface pavement between Kasson and Byron
• Improve and repair drainage
• Rehabilitate the eastbound and westbound Hwy 14 bridges over Hwy 57. The work includes new end posts, approach panels and expansion joints
• Upgrade the Road Weather Information System (RWIS) site(External link) near Byron with new pavement sensors and processing unit

The team looked at the three other intersections between Kasson and Byron. This project will not make changes at those intersections. We will take another look with a future project.