News Release

WILLMAR, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation office in Marshall
announced today that Highway 14 west of Tracy is now open to traffic. Barricades were removed at 10:45 a.m. today (June 26).

The highway had been closed since May 6. Improvements consisted of a bituminous mill and overlay and turn lane construction from the west city limits of Tracy to junction Highway 59. The prime contactor for the $1.5 million project was Central Specialties of Alexandria, Minn.

Mn/DOT thanks businesses and motorists for their patience during the project.

Traveler information is available on the Mn/DOT web site, www.dot.state.mn.us and by calling toll free, 1-800-542-0220. Wireless customers (except for Verizon) can dial 511 for information on weather, road conditions and construction.