You're invited to learn about roadwork plans for Hwy 71 in Sauk Centre.
Meet and greet for businesses: 2-3:30 p.m.
Public open house: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Sauk Centre City Hall
320 Oak St. S
Both open house-style meetings will provide the same information. There’s no formal presentation—just stop by anytime to visit with project staff, view design layouts and ask questions.
Reconstruct
MnDOT will reconstruct and improve motorist and pedestrian safety on Hwy 71/Main St. S in Sauk Centre, Stearns County, in 2028 and 2029.
Summary of work
Reconstruct and update Hwy 71 (Main St. S) from Stearns Co. Rd. 186(S Limit St./12th St. S) and Birch St. N, includes:
City underground utilities (water and sanitary sewer) and street lighting
Curb/gutter and underground storm sewer
Replace the signalized intersection at Hwy 71 (Main St. S) and Sinclair Lewis Ave. with a new single-lane mini roundabout
Improve access and traffic flow along Hwy 71 between Lake St. N and Birch St. N with a new single-lane roundabout that connects to/from Fifth St. N (Hospital)
Extend and add a new 10 foot pedestrian/bike path along both sides of Hwy 71 to Stearns Co. Rd. 186 (S Limit St./12th St. S)
Replace the enhanced crosswalk signal systems near Fourth St. S and 1st St. N
Resurface and make repairs to the Sauk River bridge, includes a pedestrian/bike path
Resurface Hwy 71 between I-94 and Stearns Co. Rd. 186 (S Limit St./12th St. S)
Future impacts
Project requires road and sidewalk closures with detours
