News Release

September 18, 2000

Willmar, Minn. – According to officials at the Minnesota Department of Transportation office in Hutchinson, much needed improvements to the shoulders on Highway 22 between Greenleaf and junction Highway 7 will begin on or after Monday (September 25).

Crews will begin reconstructing the shoulders the week of September 25 between junction Highway 7 to four miles north near Greenleaf. Plans call to pave the shoulders the week of October 2.

Motorists will encounter narrowed lanes in the project area. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Weather permitting, Mn/DOT anticipates that construction will be completed within 20 working days.

Mn/DOT advises motorists to slow down for their safety and the safety of the construction workers in the project area.

The traveling public comprises 98% of all deaths in work zone crashes. Inattentiveness and driving too fast continues to be the most common factor in these crashes. While traveling this fall, you will encounter roadway work zone areas. Pay attention to work zones, slow down and be prepared.

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

Kelly Brunkhorst
320/234-4244