It began in 1861 with a handful of men, a quarry, and a promise to build Minnesota’s future one road at a time. For more than a century and a half, Minnesota Paving & Materials helped shape the state’s landscape—laying asphalt, quarrying stone, and supporting countless infrastructure projects.
Now, that long legacy is coming to an end. According to a WARN notice filed on October 20, parent company OMG Midwest Inc.—part of the global CRH building materials group—will close 12 sites across central and southern Minnesota, cutting 297 jobs on December 19, 2025.
Historic Industry Leader Ends Operations
Minnesota Paving & Materials has been at the center of the state’s growth story for decades, supplying the asphalt and aggregates that build roads, bridges, and neighborhoods.
According to company records, it provided materials for residential, commercial, and municipal project, quietly powering the infrastructure that keeps Minnesota connected.
Hundreds Face Job Loss Before Holiday Season
As winter approaches, nearly 300 families are preparing for an uncertain future. The 297 layoffs mark one of Minnesota’s largest recent job losses in the construction materials sector. Of those affected, 206 are represented by Minnesota Operators Local 49, Laborers Local 563, and Teamsters Local 120.
According to state officials, DEED’s Rapid Response Team will step in to guide displaced workers of the following facilities through benefits access, job placement, and retraining, hoping to cushion the blow before the holidays arrive.
1. Becker Facility Closure at 13983 Industry Avenue
On December 19, the hum of machinery will fall silent in Becker, at 13983 Industry Avenue. This Sherburne County site, once a vital distribution hub for asphalt and aggregate, served projects across central Minnesota.
Locals say it’s steady work supported dozens of families and fueled growth around the region. With its closure, Becker loses a cornerstone of industrial employment and a key link in the area’s construction supply chain.
2. Mankato Plant Shuts Down at 1905 3rd Avenue
For years, the Mankato plant at 1905 3rd Avenue has supplied asphalt and materials to the busy construction corridor along the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers. On December 19, that work will stop.
The facility’s closure ends a long tradition of regional service supporting highways and local development.
3. New Ulm Quartzite Quarries Closes After 167 Years
Few operations in Minnesota carry as much history as the New Ulm Quartzite Quarries. Located at 45755 571st Avenue, this site has been active since 1858, years of continuous quarrying near the confluence of the Cottonwood and Minnesota Rivers.
Fifteen employees received termination notices as the company prepares to close its doors on December 19. For locals, the quarry isn’t just a workplace, it’s a piece of Minnesota’s industrial heritage fading into memory.
4. Two Kasota Locations Permanently Shut Operations
Kasota, long known for its stone and aggregate production, will lose both Minnesota Paving & Materials facilities this December—one at 544 460th Street and another at 742 460th Street. The shutdowns eliminate multiple positions in materials processing, equipment operation, and hauling.
Residents say the twin closures will be felt deeply in this small Le Sueur County community, where quarrying has supported families for generations and shaped the town’s identity.
5. Owatonna Site at 1478 26th Street Northwest Closes
The final trucks will soon roll out at 1478 26th Street Northwest in Owatonna. The Steele County site, once buzzing with loaders, mixers, and testing crews, served much of southeastern Minnesota’s roadwork.
Local leaders note that Owatonna’s construction projects will now face higher costs and longer waits for essential materials.
6. Rogers Headquarters Operations Terminate at 14475 Quiram Drive
The company’s heart beats in Rogers—at least until December 19. The headquarters at 14475 Quiram Drive served as both the administrative center and a live production site for Minnesota Paving & Materials.
Employees describe the impending shutdown as “the end of an era” for a company that helped build the very roads leading to its own doorstep.
7. Two Rosemount Facilities Close at Different Addresses
Rosemount, a growing industrial corridor south of St. Paul, will lose two sites on December 19: 15900 158th Street West and 1010 158th Street West. These facilities have long supplied asphalt and aggregates to booming suburban developments and local roadwork.
City officials confirmed the closures will ripple through Dakota County’s construction sector. For many workers, the final shift here marks the loss of steady union jobs and close-knit teams.
8. Comfrey Facility Elimination at 27593 County Road 2
In the quiet farming community of Comfrey, the 27593 County Road 2 facility has provided vital materials for rural road maintenance and agricultural infrastructure. Its closure on December 19 will end one of the town’s few industrial operations.
For residents, this isn’t just a lost job site; it’s a blow to a small-town economy that depends on every steady paycheck. Local contractors now face longer hauls for supplies that were once made nearby.
9. Two Waite Park Locations Close on 28th and 33rd Avenues
Waite Park, adjoining St. Cloud, will see two sites—402 28th Avenue South and 440 33rd Avenue South—close their gates on December 19. The facilities have long provided asphalt and aggregate essential for central Minnesota’s growth.
City officials say the loss will raise transport costs and complicate construction timelines. Together, these closures erase a major source of local production, leaving St. Cloud’s builders to seek materials from farther away.
10. St. Cloud Site Shutters at 502 S 33rd Street
The St. Cloud plant at 502 S 33rd Street will also close December 19, joining the neighboring Waite Park shutdowns. This site supplied everything from municipal paving projects to regional development work. Local planners describe the combined loss as “a significant setback” for central Minnesota’s infrastructure capacity.
For long-time employees, many with decades behind the controls, it’s a difficult farewell to the place that helped shape the city’s skyline and streets.
11. Lakeland Facility Closes at 15001 Hudson Road
Set near the St. Croix River in Washington County, the Lakeland facility at 15001 Hudson Road will close on December 19. Known locally by its West Lakeland or Stillwater listings, the site served Minnesota’s eastern suburbs and parts of western Wisconsin.
Its closure will disrupt material supply to a region that blends scenic charm with steady construction growth.
12. Union Representation Covers 206 of 297 Terminated Workers
Of the 297 employees affected, 206 belong to unions that have long represented Minnesota’s heavy-equipment workforce. Local 49, founded in 1927, leads that effort, alongside Laborers Local 563 and Teamsters Local 120.
Union officials say they will be working closely with DEED’s Rapid Response Team to help members secure benefits, retraining, and new opportunities.
December 19 Closure Compresses Worker Transition Timeline
All 12 sites will close on the same day—December 19, 2025—leaving no room for internal transfers or “bumping rights,” according to WARN filings. The compressed schedule adds urgency for nearly 300 workers now scrambling to plan their next step.
DEED officials say their Rapid Response Team is coordinating with unions and local workforce centers to ensure every affected employee has access to job counseling and retraining before the year ends.
CRH Parent Company Declines Comment Before Earnings
CRH, the global parent company of OMG Midwest Inc., has declined public comment on the Minnesota closures. A spokesperson said the firm is currently in a “quiet period” ahead of its third-quarter earnings release.
Headquartered in New York, CRH ranks among the world’s largest building materials providers, employing more than 80,000 people at 4,000 locations in 28 countries. The company’s U.S. holdings include well-known brands such as Ash Grove and Oldcastle.
Historic Chapter Closes for Minnesota Construction Sector
The closure of Minnesota Paving & Materials ends a 164-year chapter in state history. According to archival data, the company’s materials helped construct highways, bridges, and city streets across generations.
The loss of 12 facilities will disrupt regional supply chains that have depended on its steady output for decades.
State Support Systems Activated for Displaced Workers
Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development is mobilizing to support all 297 displaced employees. DEED’s Rapid Response Team, together with Local 49, Laborers 563, and Teamsters 120, is offering unemployment assistance, job placement help, and skills training tailored to the construction trades.
State officials emphasize that the coordinated effort aims not just to replace lost jobs but to help workers find long-term stability in related industries.
Construction Materials Industry Consolidation Continues
The shutdown of Minnesota Paving & Materials highlights a larger shift reshaping America’s construction materials industry. Rising costs, supply-chain strains, and labor shortages are forcing consolidation nationwide. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the state consumes about 51 million tons of aggregate annually, worth roughly $187 million.
While closures like this disrupt regional supply, Minnesota’s ongoing infrastructure investments ensure continued demand for reliable materials producers statewide.