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D3 - Let me know about new projects in central Minnesota

District 3 central Minnesota projects map, as part of 2024 statewide kick-off announcement of April 2.

2024 roadwork @MnDOT Central

Construction season is here, so we're letting you know about some upcoming state road and bridge projects that may cause delays to your commute in central Minnesota.  Top projects with impacts Visit these District 3 project web pages for more information about construction schedules, traffic impacts, maps, benefits and more:

Hwy 25 — Monticello: Early July to late October

Resurface and update the Hwy 25 bridge over the Mississippi River. Major impacts. One-lane traffic, each way, 24-7, at bridge. Consider alternate Mississippi River crossing between Hwy 10 and I-94.

Hwy 10 and Hwy 23 — St. Cloud interchange: Through late October

Reconstruct and improve the Hwy 10 and Hwy 23 interchange area in east St. Cloud, Benton County, includes the road surface, bridges, drainage structures, pedestrian and motorist access. One lane, each direction, 24-7, through the work zone.

Hwy 23 — Milaca to Ogilvie: Mid-May to late October

Resurface and improve 12 miles of Hwy 23 from Milaca to east of Ogilvie, includes shoulders and underground drainage structures and updates to access. Project requires detours.

Hwy 169 — Aitkin to north of Hassman: Through late October

Reconstruct 11 miles of road surface, widen shoulders and upgrade drainage infrastructure.  Major impacts. Project requires detours. Add time onto your commute or seek other routes.

Hwy 169 — Milaca to Princeton: Early July to late October

Resurface both directions of Hwy 169, replace pipes and reconstruct the access at Hwy 169 and Mille Lacs Co. Rd. 8 in Pease (J-turn). Work will require detours. Expect lane closures, each direction.

Hwy 169 Redefine — Elk River freeway: Early April to late October

Construct freeway, includes four new interchanges that will improve traffic flow, increase capacity and improve motorist and pedestrian safety. In 2024, crews will construct the final interchange at Main St. Expect one lane, each direction, 24-7, through the work zone.

I-94 Gap — Albertville to Monticello: Late July to mid-November

Expand I-94 to three lanes in each direction between Albertville and Monticello, Wright County, includes drainage and bridges. Prep work in 2024 —periodic lane closures at off-peak hours. Construction 2025–2026.

Handout list of 2024 roadwork projects in District 3 (PDF). All construction information and traffic impacts are subject to change.

MnDOT crews micro-surfacing

Watch for work zones year-round

MnDOT employees maintain our state bridges and roads year-round for you. Pay attention for work zones, workers and heavy moving equipment. Crews may crack seal, micro surface or fill potholes, replace guardrail or barrier, repair ditch slopes and drainage, seal pipes, replace road signs, fix signal systems and more. 

More information on 2024 construction

Online travel planning tools to help you safely navigate work zones:

• For current projects in central Minnesota District 3
  • Complete list of our 2024 roadwork projects as a handout
  • Know before you go – check 511mn.org 
  • Follow MnDOT Central on social media on X or Facebook 

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