Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 287—Long Prairie

Fourth Ave. S, Todd County

All lanes, sidewalks open

MnDOT resurfaced and improved about one-mile of Hwy 287 (Fourth Ave. S) between Hwy 71 (Lake St.) and just east of Ninth St. SE. in Long Prairie in 2025.

Photo of the new road surface, sidewalk and pedestrian crosswalk signal which runs on solar power.
Photo of the new road surface, sidewalk and pedestrian crosswalk signal which runs on solar power and a rechargable battery. Select image to enlarge (JPG)

Summary of work

  • Resurface road (mill and pave asphalt)
  • Update storm drainage, includes underground pipe at First St. S and curb and gutters
  • Upgrade and widen pedestrian sidewalks and approaches
  • Install new pedestrian flasher signals at:
    • Hwy 287 and First St S, west of the elementary school
    • Hwy 287 and Second St S, east of the elementary school to Harmony Park
  • Install new reflective pavement markings
  • Make other repairs as needed
    2025 roadwork location map on Hwy 287 in Long Prairie
    Hwy 287 work location map in Long Prairie. Select image to enlarge (PNG)
    Hwy 287 in Long Prairie of the new crosswalk and pedestrian flasher signal
    Photo shows the smoother road surface on Hwy 287 in Long Prairie. Select image to enlarge (JPG)

MnDOT thanks the public for their continued patience as we delivered this project for you.