News Release

Willmar, Minn. - Motorists will encounter minor delays as crews begin turn lane construction on Highway 7 at County Road 33 near New Germany and Country Road 10 near Mayer east of Hutchinson.

According to Minnesota Department of Transportation officials, preliminary work began off the highway at County Road 33 on Monday (May 7). Weather permitting, Mn/DOT anticipates that minor delays will begin in mid-May and the project is expected to be complete this summer.

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 $897,000 safety improvement project is Buffalo Bituminous Inc. of Buffalo, Minn.

For statewide up-to-date road condition information, motorists can go to Mn/DOT's Web site at www.dot.state.mn.us 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).

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we're in the WORK ZONE together.