News Release

WILLMAR, Minn. - Motorists will encounter minor delays as crews begin an overlay and aggregate shoulder project on Highway 40 from west junction Highway 29 to junction Highway 119 beginning this week.

A similar project on Highway 40, from the Kandiyohi/Chippewa county line to east junction Highway 29, began on May 21. The paving is complete and the aggregate shoulder and guardrail work remains, according to Jim Christensen, project supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Weather permitting, both projects are expected to be complete in late June, according to Jim Christensen,

Motorists are reminded to slow down, stay alert and follow instructions from flaggers in the work zone. Fines for speeding double in work zones.
The prime contractor for both projects is Central Specialties Inc. of Alexandria, Minn.

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