News Release

October 24 , 2001

The highway had been detoured since May 14 to complete a $2,200,000 bituminous overlay and bridge replacement project. According to Jeff Vlaminck, project engineer at the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the road will be open to traffic, however, construction crews will still be in the area to complete shoulder work. Motorists should be prepared for minor delays through the end of October.

Mn/DOT encourages travelers to slow down, stay alert and be patient while traveling through the work zone.

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).

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