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2024-2025 Construction:
Hwy 59, Hwy 108 Pelican Rapids

Pelican Rapids Week 17: Safe travels for Labor Day weekend!

Week 17 progress Concrete is going in on Highway 108 east! Curb and gutter are nearly done and next week, when work resumes on Tuesday after the long weekend, they'll focus on sidewalks. Paving will follow!  On the north end of the project, crews are installing storm sewer on the west side of Highway 59 in Stage 2C. Once they finish up the underground work, they'll begin shaping up the road and get ready for curb and gutter. Paving to follow there, too!  On Highway 108 west, underground work is the focus, with crews working on installing watermain and sanitary sewer in Stages 3A and 3B.  Heads up for those who live/travel from Highway 108 west: We mentioned this last week in our update, but want to continue to remind you that eventually crews will need to work within the 3rd Street NW intersection, similar to the work that took place in Anne Lane on the east side of the project. We're still a few weeks away, but you'll want to start thinking about your alternate route to/from town for when that short-term closure occurs.

Crews install storm sewer on Highway 59 in Stage 2C

Crews install watermain and sanitary sewer on Highway 108 west in Stage 3A

Concrete crews continue on Highway 108 east, with plans to get most sidewalks in next week

Crews finished up the curb and gutter at Anne Lane

Staying informed

There are several ways you can find information or get your questions answered:

• Join us at the Public Library each Thursday at noon for weekly in-person construction updates. **Continuation of these meetings depends on public interest and attendance.
• For construction questions, call the project Helpline: 218-517-9848. Brent Frazier continues to serve as the community liaison for the project. 
• Check the project website for project information, construction updates and MnDOT contacts -- we're here to help! 
• Join the MnDOT District 4 | West Central Minnesota Facebook group.
• We'll be working closely again with the Pelican Rapids Press to get updates into your local newspaper, and if you have Facebook, follow the Pelican Rapids City Page, Pelican Rapids Chamber, and Pelican Rapids: Find Your Path for updates, too! 

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution, slow down in work zones where workers are present, and never enter an area that's blocked by barriers or cones.

Travel reminder: Know before you go Have Labor Day weekend travel plans? Check 511mn.org for statewide traffic impacts. The project in Pelican Rapids is just one of many road construction projects happening across Minnesota. Before you go, check the 511 map to see where you may encounter work zones, detours and more. Always slow down in work zones (even when workers aren't present) and never enter an area blocked by barriers or cones.

If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format please contact Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 (711 or 1-800-627-3529 for MN Relay). If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate, please email your request to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us.