News Release

Willmar, Minn. - According to Jeff Butson, project supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Transportation office in Hutchinson, a bituminous mill and overlay project started on Friday, July 20, on Highway 22 from the south limits of Biscay to the south limits of Hutchinson.

On Wednesday, July 25, a bituminous mill and overlay project will begin on Highway 7 in the city of Hutchinson (west end).

Motorists will encounter minor delays. Flag personnel will route traffic through the work zones. Motorists are advised to slow down for their safety and the safety of our workers. Fines for speeding double in work zones.

Weather permitting, Mn/DOT anticipates that the Highway 22 project will be completed in five days (July 25). The Highway 7 project will be completed in approximately one day (July 26).

The prime contractor for the $206,695 safety improvement projects is Duininck Bros. Inc. of Prinsburg, Minn.