News Release

Willmar, Minn. - Motorists will encounter minor delays as crews begin improvements to Highway 59 from Fulda to Slayton beginning the week of May 7.

According to Minnesota Department of Transportation officials, plans call to begin turn lane construction at Highway 30 and also at 28th Street the week of May 7. Paving will begin the week of May 14. Weather permitting, project will be completed by the end of June.

Mn/DOT reminds motorists 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 the $746,000 project is Central Specialties of Alexandria, Minn.

For statewide up-to-date road condition information, motorists can go to Mn/DOT's Web site at www.dot.state.mn.us and click on road conditions or by calling 800-542-0220. Local recorded road condition information may be obtained by calling 320-235-9230 (Willmar and Hutchinson area) or 507- 537-6387 (Marshall area).