Detours Lead to Discoveries

Downtown Rochester is transforming, and this page is here to help you navigate the changes—whether you live in, work in, or visit America’s City for Health. The changes include new world-class medical facilities, an innovative bus rapid transit system, utility upgrades, street reconstruction, and more. The maps below show this week’s road closures, detours, and re-openings.

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Find Your Way: Weekly Static Maps

Street Maps

Map updated: Sept. 12, 2025 

Pedestrian Maps 

Map updated: Sept. 12, 2025 

Bike Maps 

Map updated: Sept 12, 2025 

Note: Actual construction and closures are subject to shift from the provided maps due to emergencies and short-term closures.  

Interactive Construction Navigation Map

In addition to the PDF maps (above) that provide a weekly overview of pedestrian, street and bike route impacts, the City of Rochester has an interactive virtual map that is updated daily.

This virtual map allows you to zoom in and out of different areas of downtown to see the most up-to-date impact information. Just like with the weekly static maps, users are able to switch between street, pedestrian and bike route views.

Transforming Rochester

No city in the Upper Midwest is experiencing the scale of new development that Rochester will be experiencing over the next decade. With billions of dollars in investments being made, numerous groups are collaborating to capitalize on the momentum and innovation that is transforming our city.

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Upcoming Learning and Engagement Opportunities

  • Link BRT Newsletter

    Curious about the project progress for the Link Bus Rapid Transit system? Sign up for the Link BRT newsletter to have the latest updates including construction progress, events and future impacts sent directly to your inbox.

    Sign up for the Link BRT Newsletter

  • Bike the Corridors Event

    Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
    4:30 p.m. | In-Person Meeting

    On September 15, there will be bike the corridors event for the Reimagining Sixth Ave. W & Reconnecting the Downtown Mobility Network project.

    City and Consultant Staff will bike the corridor with members of the community and gather their feedback. To participate, meet at the Soldier Field Memorial wall at 4:30 p.m. The group ride will begin at 4:45 p.m.

    Learn More

  • Historic District Stakeholder Workshop #2

    Wednesday, Sept. 17
    11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    The final historic district workshop will be held the morning of Wednesday, September 17 at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce headquarters at the Hotel Indigo Downtown.

    Get Directions

  • The 6th Street Sessions: The Bridge

    Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
    Noon | Virtual Session
    6:30 p.m. | In Person Meeting

    “The 6th Street Sessions", are a series of conversations designed to dig into the components of 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety and Riverside Improvement project.  Each session will focus on a different part of the project, building on past community input while gathering fresh perspectives. These two sessions will discuss the bridge.

    Virtual sessions will be recorded and shared online. The evening sessions will be held at Riverside Central Elementary School,
    506 5th Ave. SE, Rochester.

    The same material will be presented at both sessions of the same topic (virtual session and in-person).

    Join the Virtual Session for The Bridge

  • Walk the Corridors Event

    Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
    5:30 p.m. | In-Person Meeting

    On September 24, there will be walk the corridors event for the Reimagining Sixth Ave. W & Reconnecting the Downtown Mobility Network project.

    Staff will walk the corridors of 6th Ave, 1st Ave, and Broadway with members of the community and gather their feedback. Meet outside of Spyhouse Coffee, 601 2nd Street SW, Rochester to participate.

    Learn More

  • The 6th Street Sessions: Streetscape

    Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
    Noon | Virtual Session
    6:30 p.m. | In Person Meeting

    “The 6th Street Sessions", are a series of conversations designed to dig into the components of 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety and Riverside Improvement project.  Each session will focus on a different part of the project, building on past community input while gathering fresh perspectives. These two sessions will discuss the streetscapes.

    Virtual sessions will be recorded and shared online. The evening sessions will be held at Riverside Central Elementary School,
    506 5th Ave. SE, Rochester.

    The same material will be presented at both sessions of the same topic (virtual session and in-person).

    Join the Virtual Session for Streetscapes

  • The 6th Street Sessions: Riverfront and Art Installations

    Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
    Noon | Virtual Session
    6:30 p.m. | In Person Meeting

    “The 6th Street Sessions", are a series of conversations designed to dig into the components of 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety and Riverside Improvement project.  Each session will focus on a different part of the project, building on past community input while gathering fresh perspectives. These two sessions will discuss the riverfront and art installations.

    Virtual sessions will be recorded and shared online. The evening sessions will be held at Riverside Central Elementary School,
    506 5th Ave. SE, Rochester.

    The same material will be presented at both sessions of the same topic (virtual session and in-person).

    Join the Virtual Session for Riverfront and Art Installations

  • The 6th Street Sessions: Interactive Project Site Tour

    Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
    10 a.m. to Noon | In Person Meeting

    “The 6th Street Sessions", are a series of conversations designed to dig into the components of 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety and Riverside Improvement project.  Each session will focus on a different part of the project, building on past community input while gathering fresh perspectives.

    Meet at the Riverside Central Elementary School,
    506 5th Ave. SE, Rochester, to join the guided walk of the project area.

    Get Directions

  • In Case You Missed It

    On The Move: Understanding Link BRT - Virtual Session Recording

    In late-April, Link BRT hosted multiple in-person and virtual information sessions to educate about the Link Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. If you were unable to attend, we invite you to watch a recording of the virtual session by clicking the link below.

    The virtual session recording is also available on the Link BRT website.


    Watch the On The Move Recording

Learn more about the construction projects transforming our downtown.