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320-214-6421
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2505 Transportation Road
Willmar, MN 56201
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Hwy 212 resurfacing project from Hector to Glencoe begins May 16
Traffic will be detoured
WILLMAR, Minn. - Motorists will encounter a detour on Hwy 212 from Hector to Glencoe as a resurfacing project begins May 16.
The 28.3-mile project extends from Renville County Road 16 west of Hector to the start of the four-lane highway west of Glencoe.
The project consists of pavement resurfacing, new turn-lane construction and culvert lining.
The project will be detoured in three stages. Beginning May 16, Hwy 212 traffic will be detoured north on Renville County Road 16, east on Renville County Road 11 and McLeod County Road 18, south on Hwy 15, then back to Hwy 212. The first phase of the detour is expected to remain in place until July 11.
When the project is completed, motorists will experience a smoother, safer road.
Knife River Corp. North Central is the prime contractor for the $28.3 million project, which is scheduled for completion in early November, weather permitting.
During construction and road maintenance work, Mn/DOT urges drivers to:
- Stay alert, expect the unexpected. Be patient.
- Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
- Plan ahead and expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Don’t use cell phones while driving.
- Remember text messaging while driving is illegal.
- Follow posted speed limits; fines double in work zones.
For statewide travel information, visit www.511mn.org, call 5-1-1 or log on to www.mndot.gov.
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