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

Detours to be removed by Tues, July 1

Good news—crews have replaced all 14 underground drainage structures along Hwy 238 and they're almost ready to open the roadway. Both detours north of Upsala and Elmdale to Little Falls will be removed by Tues, July 1. 

Thank you for your patience during the detours!

Lane closures ahead  July 7 to early August After the Independence Day holiday week, crews will return in full force to pave Hwy 238 between Upsala and Little Falls and wrap up the project. Plan for lane closures and delays with multiple crews at work when traveling through the work zone.

What to expect:

• Segments of alternate one-lane traffic with flaggers and a pilot car.
• Work zone location will change and move throughout the day.
• Work will occur weekdays (possible Saturdays), sunrise to sunset on good weather days.
• Crews will paint temporarily road stripes each day. Permanent road striping and mumble/rumble strips will be installed when all layers of asphalt have been paved.

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

A pilot car in a work zone.

Safety reminders

• Pay close attention to work zone signage and expect to slow down, stop and wait.
• If you are entering a single-lane work zone that uses a pilot car, wait for this car and any following vehicles to pass you.
• Do not travel in the opposite direction of a pilot car or any following vehicles.
• Obey posted speed limits; fine for a work zone violation is $300
• Minimize distractions behind the wheel

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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