About the project

This project completes a four-lane roadway between Windom and St. James, creating a four-lane corridor from Sioux City, Iowa, to Mankato, Minn.

• East Gap, Butterfield to St. James (6 miles) — Construct two lanes south of the existing two-lane section.
• Middle Gap, Mountain Lake to Butterfield (5 miles) — Construct two lanes south of the existing two-lane section.
• West Gap, Windom to Mountain Lake (8 miles) — Construct two lanes north of the existing two-lane section. Realign three county roads to improve intersection alignment.

Project benefits

Roadway safety and regional connectivity will be improved by providing a continuous four-lane divided highway to serve increased vehicle capacity.

Key issues

• Environmental regulation and mitigation needs have evolved since 1983 EIS
• Soils have not been fully investigated yet, so there could be substantial muck excavation, which would increase project costs
• The Clear Lake construction area will result in a narrow median
• Wetlands re-evaluation

Project website: www.dot.state.mn.us/d7/projects/hwy60stjames/