Hwy 34 Osage to Park Rapids
Current work:
Crews are ahead of schedule, completing rumble strips, ditch work, seeding, sign installation and pavement markings.
What’s next:
The detour is expected to be lifted by the weekend, weather permitting.
About the Project:
The project includes a full depth pavement reclamation, shoulder widening, culvert replacements, and sidewalk upgrades in Osage. The project is expected to be complete this week, weather permitting. For more information as well as a detour map, visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/d4/projects/hwy34osage.
Project benefits and cost
Benefits of the project include a safer road, improved drainage, pedestrian improvements, and a smoother and longer lasting driving surface. Anderson Brothers is the contractor for the $8.4 million project.
Important reminders for motorists regarding work zone safety:
- Slow down when approaching every work zone, then navigate through with care and caution.
- Stay alert; work zones constantly change.
- Watch for workers and slow-moving equipment.
- Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation in a work zone is $300.
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel.
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Please join the MnDOT District 2 Facebook group for updates on construction, road conditions and other transportation related topics. www.facebook.com/groups/mndotnorthwest/. For a complete list of projects for 2024, please visit www.mndot.gov/d2. For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Hwy 34 Osage to Park Rapids - MnDOT (state.mn.us)
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