Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 316 Improvement Project

Hastings

Traffic impacts

Hwy 316 project location map

Hwy 316 project location map
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All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. All businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the project.

Current

Road closures

Mon, Sept. 26 through Tue, Oct. 4; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
  • Hwy 316 access to Tiffany Dr. and Tuttle Dr. may be closed for painting.
    • Detour: Use the next roundabout to U-turn and make a right turn at your destination.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.

New compact-roundabouts are now open on Hwy 316 here’s how to drive them:

Compact-Roundabout Semi Truck Demonstration (St. James, MN)
  1. Large truck north-bound left turn to west-bound
  2. Large truck south-bound left turn to east-bound
  3. Small truck south-bound to west-bound right turn at east mini-roundabout
  4. Small truck south-bound to west-bound right turn at east mini-roundabout
  5. Small truck east-bound to north-bound left turn at east mini-roundabout
  6. Small truck east-bound through both mini-roundabouts

About the project

The pavement on Hwy 316 from the north junction of Hwy 61 to Michael Ave. outlived its useful life and was replaced in 2021.

MnDOT also studied other corridor improvements that were implemented at the same time to help with safety and traffic flow for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Summary of work

  • Curb and median adjustments at the Spiral Blvd. and 31st St. intersections to improve traffic flow
  • Pavement markings, particularly for areas in the northern portion of the corridor
  • Miscellaneous items for the contractor to complete before final acceptance of the project
  • Completed: Constructed three roundabouts on Hwy 316 at Spiral Blvd., Tiffany Dr. and Tuttle Dr.
  • Completed: Installed center median on Hwy 316 to restrict certain movements at both public and private intersections
  • Completed: Added designated facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists on both the east and west side of Hwy 316
  • Completed: Added striped pedestrian crossings at specific locations along Hwy 316
  • Completed: Updated signing and lighting throughout the reconstruction area

Thank you for your input!

The Hwy 316 Project interactive map is closed, thank you for your input.

Results of what MnDOT has heard from the community about the highway 316 improvements project

See what we heard from the community about prioritizing area needs.
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