News Release 

MAY 17, 1999 

Willmar, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today that Trunk Highway 7 will be closed to traffic between Hutchinson and Silver Lake beginning today (May 17) until November.  Detour signs to be in place late this afternoon. 
The detour route, beginning at Hutchinson, will be south on T.H. 22 to junction County Road 11, east on C.R. 11 to junction C.R. 2, north on C.R. 2 to C.R. 22, east on C.R. 22 to junction C.R. 15, north on C.R. 15 to junction T.H. 7.  The detour route will add approximately 9 miles. 
The prime contractor is Duininck Bros, Inc. of Prinsburg, Minn.
Motorists are advised to watch for detour signs and use caution on the detour due to increased traffic and heavy equipment in the area.  Mn/DOT thanks motorists, local residents and businesses for their cooperation and patience during the project.