MnDOT to host May 20 open house in Dassel for Hwy 12 Litchfield to Cokato project
WILMAR, Minn. —The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to attend an in-person construction open house on Tuesday, May 20, to learn about the second year of construction for the two-year Hwy 12 Litchfield to Cokato resurfacing and concrete repair project. The open house will be held from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Dassel City Hall/Public Library, 460 3rd St. N.
There are no formal presentations and people are invited to stop by at their convenience during open house hours. MnDOT staff will be available to answer questions about the 2025 construction phase of the project, including the timeline and detours.
To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter or other reasonable accommodation to be present at the open house, call Janet Miller at 800-657-3774 or email janet.rae.miller@state.mn.us. Please request at least one week in advance.
2024 project summary: Litchfield to Dassel – COMPLETED
- Hwy 12 was resurfaced from Holcombe Avenue in Litchfield to east of Meeker County Road 14 in Darwin.
- Sidewalks and pedestrian ramps were upgraded to improve accessibility in Litchfield and Darwin.
- New sidewalk was created from Davis Avenue to Hubbard Avenue in Litchfield.
- A culvert was replaced at the county ditch 1.5 miles east of the Hwy 12 and Meeker County Road 34 intersection in Litchfield.
- A pedestrian push button station was installed at Davis Street in Litchfield.
- The concrete was repaired, and asphalt shoulders were replaced on Hwy 12 from east of Meeker County Road 14 in Darwin through the Hwy15 intersection in Dassel.
- The Darwin Rest Stop was resurfaced, and improvements made to sidewalks.
2025 project summary: Dassel to Cokato
- The concrete will be repaired, and asphalt shoulders will be replaced from east of Hwy15 in Dassel to the end of the concrete section in Cokato.
- Sidewalks and pedestrian ramps in Dassel will be upgraded to improve accessibility.
- Ramps along the trail from Dassel to Cokato will be upgraded to improve accessibility.
Traffic impacts
A detour is required for this project (see attached map for Phase 3 Detour-2025).
- Hwy12 will be closed from Dassel to Cokato.
- Traffic will be routed to Hwy15 and Co. Roads 21 and 3.
- Construction start and end dates are being finalized (approximately June through August) and are subject to change depending on weather and other unforeseeable circumstances.
Project benefits and cost
Benefits of the project include a smoother road surface, improved drainage, and enhanced safety for pedestrians. Duininck, Inc., is the contractor, and the project cost is approximately $11.3 million.
Stay connected
- Learn more about the Hwy 12 project.
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