Hwy 11 Warroad project update:
September 13
What's happening now?
Hwy 11 south of Warroad River bridge
- Paving complete
- Permanent striping will take place next week
Cedar Ave
- Roadwork is complete
- Crews working on turf establishment and final striping
HWY 11 north of the Warroad River Bridge
- Storm sewer installation was completed on west side of road
- Curb and gutter also complete on west side
- ADA ramps and sidewalk now beginning on this segment
HWY 11/313 roundabout
What's next?
Hwy 11 south of Warroad River bridge
- Concrete work will be finishing up
- Bituminous trail and turf establishment will be completed on east side of road
- Striping of mainline pavement completed
HWY 11 north of the Warroad River Bridge
- ADA ramps, sidewalk and driveway installation will continue
- Crews will prep grade for paving operations
- Turf establishment to follow sidewalk completion
- Once the west side of the road is paved, traffic lanes will be moved onto the new pavement and construction on the east side of the segment will begin
- Construction work will wrap up for the year in late-September
- Crews will begin roundabout construction, as well as half of the Warroad River Bridge in 2025
Traffic Impact:
- Truck traffic should continue to use the truck detour
- In town traffic is currently two lanes on half of the roadway
- Motorists should continue to pay attention and use caution in the work zone
The contractor for this $17.5 million dollar project is Spruce Valley. This project will create a safer, longer lasting driving surface as well as improve drainage, pedestrian accessibility, and a safer intersection. It is estimated to be complete by October 2024, and resume in the spring of 2025, weather permitting. Visit the project website below for more information, sign up for email updates, as well as a project map: www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy11-warroad.
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.
Visit: http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy11-warroad
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