Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - An area road project will affect traffic this week.

Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday on Olmsted County Rd 9/Winona County Rd 22 between Highways 42 and 74.

Traffic in this area near Eyota has already been affected at the west end of this project by the roundabout that is being installed at Olmsted 9 and Highway 42. The detour for the latest project is expected to be in place through Aug 17th.

The project includes concrete repairs, joint sawing/sealing, and bituminous shoulder paving.  Rochester Sand & Gravel is the contractor for the $1,638,000.00 project.

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