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Current impacts
Off-road work to occur year-round. All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Work in progress throughout the entire work zone
Through early July
- Open to one lane each way with periodic lane or shoulder closures or flaggers controlling traffic as crews prepare work areas for construction
- Expect to see multiple crews and equipment at work along the roads shoulder
- Watch for slow trucks entering and exiting work areas
Upcoming impacts
Hwy 71
Detour July 7 to late August
Hwy 71 through traffic: Road closed between Hwy 10 and Juniper Ave. in Wadena to work on underground utilities (time frame/dates yet to be determined; will share when known)
- Detour: Hwy 10, Co. Rd. 20 and Juniper Ave. (PNG)
Hwy 10
Detour July 8 to late August
Hwy 10 through traffic: Road closed between Hwy 71 and Otter Tail Co. Rd. 75 to excavate and replace poor soils, install drainage pipes, construct the roadway and pave final concrete pavement.
- Detour: Hwy 71, Hwy 29 and Co. Rd. 75 and (JPG)
Wadena is open
Access to those who live, work or visit areas along this project will be open and maintained at all times. However, expect changes:
- Use of a side streets, alley or back/side entrances
- Expect gravel surfaces or temporary entrances
- Pedestrians will have sidewalk closures with detours (walk adjacent side of road)
