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

Pelican Rapids Week 21: Say goodbye to the signal on Highway 59!

Week 21 progress

Crews are getting ready to switch traffic over on Highway 59. With the east side now paved, crews will get started on the west side of the road. When this switch occurs, we'll say "goodbye!" to the automated signal and traffic will travel head-to-head through this section.

In addition, on the north end, they're finishing up culvert replacements on County Road 9, and will focus on getting the road realignment completed. 

Reminder: you can not access County Road 9 directly from Highway 59. The entrance to/from County Road 9 is closed to all traffic while the realignment work is underway. Drivers should use the detour on Highway 34 to enter from the north, or find an alternate route to and from County Road 9. Business access is maintained for the businesses near/at the intersection, but no thru-traffic is permitted. You will be turned around. 

On Highway 108 east in Stages 4A-C, final paving is underway! They plan to finish the last lift (layer) of pavement by Friday, and early next week, striping crews will be on-site for final striping. Once that is done, Highway 108 east will officially reopen to all traffic.

On Highway 108 west, in Stages 3A-B, the intersection of 3rd Street NW remains closed as crews replace the underground utilities through the intersection. Use a planned alternate route planned, or take the thru-traffic/truck routes out of town. Crews are expecting to reopen 3rd Street NW by Saturday. The intersection will remain gravel when it reopens. Please drive with caution.  In addition, concrete crews continue their work on Highway 108 west, pouring curb, gutter and sidewalks.

The east side of Highway 59 in Stage 2C is paved and ready for traffic to switch!

Crews continue to pour concrete on Highway 108 west

Crews replace the underground utilities at the intersection of 3rd Street NW on Highway 108 west

Final paving is underway on Highway 108 east!! Final striping is scheduled for early next week, before the road can officially reopen!

When the Hwy 59/CR 9 intersection closes, consider using the MnDOT detour to access CR 9 or find an alternate route

Stay informed

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

• A reminder that we have suspended the weekly in-person updates at the Library due to low 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.
• Read the Pelican Rapids Press to get updates from your local newspaper, and if you have Facebook, follow the Pelican Rapids City Page, Pelican Rapids Chamber, and Pelican Rapids: Find Your Path for information, 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.

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.