About the Project
MnDOT is planning to resurface the southbound lanes of Hwy 71 from the south end of the Hwy 23 bypass to the Business Hwy 71 split. Additionally, Hwy 23 from CR 5 to the start of the Hwy 23 bypass will be resurfaced
Summary of MnDOT work
- Replace existing asphalt with concrete pavement
- Update existing guardrails
- Improve drainage
Traffic Impacts
This project will require traffic control measures consisting of construction staging, lane crossovers, temporary ramp accesses and closures, and a detour for the section of the project west of the Hwy 71 overpass
This project will be completed in three stages
Proposed traffic control measures during construction are shown below:
- Stage 1: Western limits of the project to the Hwy 71 interchange
Click here to view a project map - Stage 2: Hwy 71 interchange
Click here to view a project map - Stage 3: Hwy 71 interchange to the eastern limits of the project
(Willmar Ave ramps/loops will be closed)
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