About this project

- Expansion of Hwy 23 from New London to Paynesville from two-lanes to four-lanes
- Attend the Hwy 23 South Gap Virtual Open House
Background
Hwy 23 is an important interregional corridor that is a key artery for the economy in the region. It provides the primary east-west route connecting Willmar to Interstate 94 and beyond. The segment of Hwy 23 between Willmar and Interstate 94 is a distance of approximately 53 miles. Of these 53 miles, all but 16 miles have been constructed as a four lane roadway.
Timeline
Date | Description |
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Spring 2023 | Start of construction |
Summer 2022 | In-person and virtual open house |
Summer 2020 | Virtual open house |
May 2018 | Received $94.5 million in Corridors of Commerce funding for construction of North and South Gap projects |
June 2016 | MnDOT issues Findings of Fact and Conclusion document |
May 17, 2016 | Public Open House #5 |
November 2015-June 2016 | Finalize environmental review and hold public hearing |
Jan. 28, 2016 | Public Open House #4 |
July 28, 2015 | Public Open House #3 |
February-June 2015 | Finalize preferred alternative |
April 2015 | Public Open House #2 |
January 2015 | Public Open House #1 |
October 2014 - January 2015 | Prepare and analyze alignment alternatives |
Late Summer/Fall 2014 | Gather data (surveys, field reviews, location studies, etc.) |
August 2014 | Begin environmental review |