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Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 12

Ortonville to Hwy 59

Construction details

Highway 12 between Ortonville and Highway 59 is open to traffic. Crews will return Spring 2022 to complete snow fence installation, install infiltration basin and establish turf. This work will have minimal impact on the motoring public.

**Note from MnDOT: We are aware of the poor ride conditions of the new pavement on Highway 12 . Moisture and freeze/thawing are expected to be the cause. We anticipate seeing some improvements as the road base dries out this spring/summer, but we will continue to monitor it.

View latest and past updates about current construction on Highway 12:

Highway 12 and 59 aerial view of new pavement
New pavement on Hwy 12

Project summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will complete a project to resurface, widen shoulders, improve snow trap locations and replace box culverts on Highway 12, from Ortonville/Highway 75 to Highway 59.

Key project elements

  • Robust road resurfacing (full-depth reclamation)
  • Shoulder widening
  • Centerline and entrance culvert replacements and improvements at various locations
  • Box culvert bridge replacements at various locations
  • Snow trap improvements (grading and structural)