ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Work on Highway 65 in the city
of Isanti, scheduled to begin Sept. 22, will be postponed until
spring 2009 because of a delay in materials shipments from a supplier,
the Minnesota Department of Transportation said today.
The project includes installation of a new dual-turn lane on
the northbound lanes of Highway 65 and the replacement of a traffic
signal system at the intersection of Highway 65 and Isanti County
Road 5. The delivery of the traffic signal system is not expected
to arrive until December.
“We regret the delay on this important highway improvement
project, and ask for the public’s understanding and patience,”
said Cal Puttbrese, MnDOT district construction engineer.
Utility work on the shoulder will be completed this fall as planned,
with no anticipated impact on traffic, Puttbrese said.
Knife River Corporation of Sauk Rapids is the prime contractor
for this $750,000 safety improvement project. Work is expected
to begin May 1, 2009.
Note: the contract has been signed and funds are encumbered for
this project.
