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2021 Construction:
Hwy 87 Frazee to Becker/Wadena County Line

Bridge deck, box culverts and more progress on Hwy 87

Last week, crews poured the bridge deck at the Otter Tail River, so right now things are a little quieter on the east end of the project while the concrete cures. Next up for the bridge replacement: pouring of the approach panels and railing, installation of guardrail and dirt work near the bridge site. 

East of the bridge, culvert work continues between County Road 31 and County Road 33/County Road 115 on Highway 87. Starting Monday, July 19, weather permitting, the roadway will be temporarily impassable just west of County Road 33/County Road 115 for up to one week, as crews replace the second box culvert in this area. Locals will need to use an alternate route around this section of Highway 87. Watch the message boards for any date changes.

After that box culvert is replaced, there are about six more centerline culverts left to do. Since those pipes aren't as large as the box culvert, a hard closure isn't needed. Local traffic can expect lane closures in those areas. 

At the same time, crews are still hard at work on the shoulder widening. They expect that work to wrap up by the end of August.

Information for locals

Local traffic on the west end of the project: If you live in Frazee, you can still access Highway 87 in front of the school up to North River Drive. The barricades are up at CR 29/Birch Avenue to ensure thru-traffic follows the detour. The work zone begins after North River Drive. Highway 87 is impassable at the Otter Tail River, between North River Drive and Main Avenue East. You'll need to find an alternate route around the bridge site. 

Local traffic on the east end of the project: If you live in Menahga, you can access Highway 87 in town. The barricades are up at Highway 71 to ensure thru-traffic follows the detour. 

Completed work

• All work between the Becker/Wadena County Line and Evergreen
• Box culvert replacement east of County Road 31

Upcoming schedule

• Continue shoulder widening between Frazee and Evergreen
• Continue culvert replacements between Frazee and Evergreen
• Replace bridge at the Otter Tail River near Frazee 
• Replace second box culvert just west of County Road 33/County Road 115 - Area impassable starting July 19!

More information

For more detailed project information visit the project website.

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