All-Way Stop Signs Coming to 14th Ave. SW and Peace Garden Dr. SW
March 26, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – Rochester Public Works will be adding all-way stop signs at the intersection of 14th Ave. SW and Peace Garden Dr. SW. on March 27, 2025, weather permitting.
Currently, the intersection has a side-street stop, and Peace Garden Dr. SW is closed to the east for parking ramp construction. As a result, all traffic to Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus is entering from 14th Ave. SW, leading to backups that sometimes block the entrance to the emergency department.
The all-way stop signs aim to improve safety and traffic flow. They will remain in place until a mini-roundabout is built in 2026. The mini-roundabout was identified as mitigation in the traffic study for the parking ramp and is a required part of the development. Mini-roundabouts help keep traffic moving efficiently while slowing vehicles to enhance safety for all road users.
To learn more about how mini-roundabouts work, visit the City of Rochester YouTube channel to watch a short video.