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 2023 Construction:
I-94/Highway 27/County Road 45/46 interchange improvements
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We're nearing the end of week two of construction at the Interstate 94/Highway 27 interchange. Michels Road & Stone, Inc., is the prime contractor for constructing the roundabout at the eastbound ramps (EB roundabout). Central Specialties, Inc., is the prime contractor for constructing the roundabout at the westbound ramps (WB roundabout).
PROJECT FACT: Why two contractors? Because one project is on the state highway system and the other project is on the county highway system, the projects were bid separately and resulted in two different private contractors working on each project. MnDOT is administering both contracts, in partnership with Douglas County.
These first two weeks focused on removing the existing pavement, lighting, etc., and getting the site ready for new construction. In addition to that prep work, crews at the WB roundabout have also finished up the storm sewer replacements on that side of the interchange. The pipe work at the EB roundabout is expected to be done by next weekend, weather permitting.
Completed work
- Pavement removals (EB & WB roundabouts)
- Lighting removals (EB & WB roundabouts)
- Storm sewer replacements (WB roundabout)
Upcoming schedule
- Continue grading (EB & WB roundabouts)
- Storm sewer replacements (EB roundabout)
- Pour concrete (WB roundabout) - weather permitting, this is scheduled to take place next week!
Detour information
Depending on your direction of travel, you'll use I-94 as part of the detour route to/from Highway 27 or County Road 46:
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To Highway 27 westbound: From I-94, use Exit 97 for Highway 114 south to Highway 27
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To Alexandria or County Road 46: From I-94, use Exit 103 for Highway 29 north on Broadway and to County Road 46/34th Avenue.
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To County Road 45: Take County Road 46/34th Avenue to Nevada Street and Latoka Lane SW
The work is isolated to the interchange ramps, so residents, businesses and visitors will always be able to access driveways and entrances on Highway 27 and County Roads 45/46 up to the work zone.
Other traffic impacts
A reminder to those who live or visit areas near the project: there are local streets being used as haul roads. Be aware that you could meet slow moving trucks and heavy equipment traveling along these routes. Please slow down and move over if you can to give them plenty of space to pass. In some cases, you may see them driving closer to the center of the roadway. This is intentional to avoid damaging the road's shoulders. Dust control and other maintenance work is being performed daily while the trucks are hauling. We appreciate your patience!
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