CSAH 1 (CSAH 47 to CSAH 16) Reconstruction Project

Project Description: Olmsted County is leading a project to realign and reconstruct approximately three miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 1 from the CSAH1/CSAH 47 roundabout to CSAH 16 in Simpson.

construction project map

Anticipated project schedule: Spring 2025- Winter 2026 - Design and Right of Way Acquisition | Spring 2027 - Construction

Public Works contact: Assistant County Engineer, Nathan Arnold 507-328-7060 | nathan.arnold@olmstedcounty.gov

Open House - July 16, 2025.

Olmsted County hosted a public open house on July 16, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Olmsted County Public Works Service Center (1188 50th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904). Staff were available to talk about the project, answer questions, and receive comments. Click the link here to take the project survey and provide comments (available until July 30, 2025).