News Release

July 26, 2000

Willmar, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation office in Willmar announces that weather permitting, the striping operations on Highway 212 between Montevideo and Granite Falls will be completed on Tuesday, July 25, and the roadway will open to traffic on Wednesday, July 26.

The highway has been closed since April 24 due to an improvement project that included mill and overlay, construction of turn lanes, edge drains and culvert replacements between junction U.S. 59 in Montevideo and junction Trunk Highway 67 west of Granite Falls.

According to Mn/DOT officials, crews will still be the area working on plantings. Motorists are advised to slow down for their safety and the safety of our workers.

Mn/DOT thanks motorists, businesses and local residents for their cooperation and patience during the project.

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

District 8 - Willmar/Marshall/Hutchinson
2505 Transportation Road
P.O. Box 768
Willmar, MN 56201
Tel: 320/231-5195
Tel: 800/657-3792

Contact:
Sandy East
Public Affairs Coordinator
320/214-3773