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2023 Construction: Highway 9 in Barnesville

Highway 9 in Barnesville closes June 1 for road construction

Road construction on Highway 9 in Barnesville begins June 1! Until construction is complete in mid-September, thru-traffic will be detoured to Interstate 94 and County Road 30. MnDOT will be reconstructing Highway 9 in Barnesville, from Fourth Street/railroad crossing west on Main Avenue to Interstate 94. The work will include resurfacing Highway 9, replacing underground utilities and sidewalks, adding turn lanes at County Road 55, and constructing a shared-use path from Main Avenue to Highway 34.

The work will be completed in phases. Crews will complete one phase before moving to the next, unless permitted by MnDOT as a way to reduce long-term impacts or save time.

Phase 1: Highway 34 to Main Avenue. Expected to take approx. 3 months. Phase 2: Main Avenue from Fourth Street to Front Street. Expected to take up to 6 weeks. Phase 3: Hwy 34 to Interstate 94. At least one lane will always be open to local traffic, utilizing flaggers and/or a pilot car.

**Reminder: Construction schedules are always subject to change without warning due to weather, contractor workplans, or any unforeseen delays or issues.

Residential and business access will be maintained at all times, but local traffic should expect restrictions in the areas where crews are working. Depending on your destination, you will need to use local streets to get around construction. Throughout construction, Highway 34 will remain open to cross-traffic. 

If your destination does not fall within the work zone, please take the detour or find an alternate route. Your cooperation and patience is appreciated! 

Other info to know

• Temporary mailboxes will be installed at the intersection of Fifth Ave NW and Second Street for Front Street residents. Those impacted will receive a notice next week. 
• Barnesville businesses will remain open during construction! Check in with the business to get the best route to their location.
• Sellin Brothers, Inc., based in Hawley, Minn., is the prime contractor for the $3.1 million project.

More about this project

Visit the project website to learn more about the Highway 9 reconstruction project. 

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities.  

If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.

If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.