Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 23

Pipestone to Russell

About this project

Map of Hwy 23  project

Summary of work

  • Resurface (asphalt) Hwy 23 from Pipestone to Russell.
  • Culvert replacement near Florence.
  • Bridge deck replacement in Pipestone.
  • Culvert lining along the corridor.

Traffic impacts

  • Aug. 8 - Sept. 20: Hwy 23 down to one lane from 171st St (near Holland) to Hwy 14 (near Florence).
  • A flagging operation and pilot car will direct traffic through the work zone.
  • Allow extra travel time, use caution, expect delays.
  • Florence culvert detour: Detour has been lifted.
  • Pipestone bridge detour: Sept. 5 - Nov. 1, traffic detoured to Hwy 75, CR 8 and Hwy 23

Project update

Oct. 4, 2024

  • Detour (with road closure) from Pipestone to Holland began Sept. 5 for bridge deck replacement. Bridge deck replacement is underway.
  • Striping is underway, weather and equipment dependent.
  • Crews are putting up the falsework for the new bridge deck in Pipestone.