Upcoming 2022 construction season | Central MN
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With subzero temps, it's hard to think about anything other than warm blankets and hot cocoa, but believe it or not, construction season is right around the corner.
Here’s a look at some of the upcoming projects in central Minnesota. Visit their project websites for more details and sign up for project email updates to stay in the loop.
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 Stay informed about these 2022 projects in central Minnesota with project email updates.
Hwy 15—Kimball, Stearns County
Description: Reconstruct Hwy 15 from Willow Creek Park, south of the railroad tracks, to Hwy 55, includes pedestrian sidewalks and city utilities. Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: spring–fall 2022
Impacts: Lane closures, flaggers, detour
Hwy 23—Foley to Milaca, Benton/Mille Lacs County
Description: Resurface and improve 12.5 miles of road from Foley to Milaca, includes underground pipes/culverts, intersection turn lanes/access. Reconstruct one mile of road in Foley, includes storm sewer, pedestrian sidewalk/multi-use trail and new roundabout. Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: July–Nov 2022
Impacts: Lane closures, flaggers, detour
Hwy 23 North Gap, Stearns County
Description: Expand to four lanes from Paynesville to Richmond (Corridors of Commerce funds; known as “North Gap;” Year 1 of 3). Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: spring 2022–fall 2023
Impacts: Lane closures, flaggers, detour
Hwy 27—Osakis area, Todd/Douglas County
Description: Reconstruct and improve Hwy 27 between I-94 in Douglas County and Hwy 71 in Todd County. The project will replace four bridges, reconstruct and widen the road and improve access. Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: May–Nov 2022
Impacts: Lane closures, flaggers, detour
I-94 Maple Grove to Clearwater, Wright County
Description: Reconstruct, add lanes (eastbound) between Hasty and Monticello, complete work on Hwy 241 bridge in St. Michael and improve the Enfield Rest Area. Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: April–Aug 2022 (final year)
Impacts: Lane closures, two lanes head-to-head in both directions
Hwy 169/Hwy 210—Aitkin to north of Hassman, Aitkin County
Description: Reconstruct 11 miles of road surface, widen shoulders and upgrade drainage from Aitkin to the Mississippi River bridge, north of Hassman (Year 1 of 2). Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: mid-summer 2022–fall 2023
Impacts: Lane or shoulder closures, 2023 detours
Hwy 169 Redefine–Elk River, Sherburne County
Description: Convert three miles of Hwy 169 in Elk River to a freeway system from Hwy 101/10 and 197th Ave.; install four interchanges (Year 1 of 3). Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: April 2022–Nov 2024
Impacts: Single lane head-to-head traffic, access changes, expect delays
Business Hwy 371—Barrows to Brainerd, Crow Wing County
Description: Reconstruct the road, upgrade the signal and improve pedestrian access from Greenwood St. to Joseph St.; Resurface road from 70th Ave. in Barrows to Greenwood St. Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: May–Oct 2022
Impacts: Lane closures, flaggers, detour(s)
Hwy 371—Brainerd Lakes Area, Crow Wing County
Description: Improve access and safety at three intersections along a busy stretch of Hwy 371 with use of Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCI) between Gull Lake Dam Rd. (CR 125) and Green Gables Rd. (CR 126), includes access to Birchdale Rd. (Brainerd International Raceway). Visit the project website for more details.
Construct: July–Nov 2022
Impacts: Lane closures, flaggers
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