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Z ARCHIVE D3 - Hwy 238 Upsala to Little Falls: 2025 construction

REMINDER: Second detour starts June 9

This is a reminder that the second work segment on Hwy 238 between Elmdale and Little Falls will close and detour starting Mon, June 9.

Overall, crews will continue to replace underground drainage drainage structures on this project through mid-July, then resurface the entire 19-mile segment.

Hwy 238 roadwork in Morrison County, includes north Upsala, Elmdale, north Bowlus, Little Falls. Map shows work zone and drainage structure locations A-N.

Hwy 238 work zone

Detour in Upsala: June 2-23

• Hwy 238 is closed to through traffic from north of Co. Rd. 19 to Co. Rd. 227 in Upsala to realign and add a turn lane at Co. Rd. 228 and replace a pipe (A) north of Co. Rd. 19. Detour via Co. Rd. 21 and Co. Rd. 227.

Detour Elmdale to south of Little Falls: June 9 to mid-July

• Hwy 238 closed to through traffic from 80th Ave. south of Elmdale to Co. Rd. 12 west of Little Falls to repair or replace 14 underground drainage structures (B-N), including the box bridge at Hay Creek. Detour via Co. Rd. 1 and Co. Rd. 12 through Sobieski back to Hwy 238.

Lane closures Upsala to Little Falls: Mid-July to early August

• Hwy 238 will have segments of one-lane traffic with flaggers and a pilot car to pave the road surface between Upsala and Little Falls. Crews will work weekdays (possible Saturdays), sunrise to sunset, weather permitting. 

Road open to those who live, work or visit

Local access will be maintained throughout the project, but drivers should anticipate temporary traffic changes, including hard closures for drainage work. Please enter and exit the work zone using the route nearest to your destination.

MnDOT advises drivers to plan for delays and pay close attention to work zone signage.

Dates and work schedules are based on good weather conditions and are subject to change.

Hwy 238 detour(s) map between Upsala and Little Falls. Select map to go to enlarge image from the web page.

More about this Hwy 238 project

When complete in early August, the project will provide a smoother road surface, update drainage and improve traveler safety along 19 miles of Hwy 238.

For more information about the project, including maps and drainage structure locations:

For today's road conditions on Hwy 238 in Morrison County, visit 511mn.org.

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