News Release

Willmar, Minn. B Due to storm damage and downed utilities from last night=s storm, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be changing the detour related to the reconstruction project between Granite Falls and Montevideo.

Effective today (May 8), traffic will be routed west on Trunk Highway 67 at Granite Falls to junction U.S. Highway 59, north on U.S. 59 to U.S. 212.

According to Mn/DOT officials, Mn/DOT, County and Utility crews are assessing storm damage in the area and at the junction of Trunk Highway 67. It is anticipated that the change to the detour will last approximately one to two weeks. Motorists are advised to slow down near the junction of T.H. 67 and County Road 8 as crews are working in the area.

Mn/DOT anticipates that the U.S. 212 construction will continue into September.

Central Specialties, Alexandria, Minn., is the prime contractor for the $2,439,000 project.