About this project
Reconstruct Highway 71 north of Jackson to with two lanes northbound and one lane southbound with a two-way left turn lane and add a trail. Replace the bridge over the Des Moines River and reconfigure the 4th Street/Springfield Parkway/Hwy 71 intersection, modify business and street access to improve safety.
Project Benefits
- Replaces a 60-year old bridge with fracture critical joints
- Improves operations at the Hwy 71/Springfield Drive (Co. Rd. 14)/4th Street intersection
- Provides improved access for future development
- Provides better pedestrian/bicycle accommodations
- Reduce speeds and improve safety by adding turn lanes
Cost Estimate (2015 dollars)
Construction (STIP letting) |
$4,400,000 |
Construction-related costs |
$890,000 |
Engineering |
$880,000 |
Right of Way |
$110,000 |
Total |
$6,300,000 |
Schedule
- Final Design - 2014
- Construction - 2015-16
- Hwy 71 detour - 2016
Project History
The existing Highway 71 bridge was built in 1954 and due for replacement. With the project, MnDOT is also proposing to reconfigure the section of Highway 71 north of town to reduce speeds and improve pedestrian and bike accommodations. The work to reconfigure the highway north of town was made possible through a CIMS (Corridor Investment Management Strategy) grant.