About this project
- Expansion of Hwy 23 from New London to Paynesville from two lanes to four lanes.
- Watch a video overview of the project (YouTube).
Traffic impacts
- Work in 2024 will be under traffic, with no planned detours.
- Please use caution through the work zone (see map).
Project updates
June 28, 2024
- Crews are finishing up paving of the eastbound lanes.
- Shouldering, and reshaping the topsoil to the new pavement edges is up next, followed by signing and temporary striping.
- Traffic switch is likely to occur July 11 or 12.
- Work schedules are weather dependent.
Background
Hwy 23 is an important interregional corridor that is a key artery for the economy in the region. It provides the primary east-west route connecting Willmar to Interstate 94 and beyond. The segment of Hwy 23 between Willmar and Interstate 94 is a distance of approximately 53 miles. Of these 53 miles, all but 16 miles have been constructed as a four lane roadway.