Hwy 24—Clearwater

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Current work zone

Off-road work and shoulder closures to occur year-round. Primary work in 2026 is to widen and prepare work areas for 2027 construction.

Hwy 24

Open in both directions

• Expect narrow lanes with no shoulders, reduced speeds, lane shifts and slow moving vehicles entering and exiting work areas, flaggers and stop-and-go traffic
• Access may change at times, follow signs
• Access to businesses open and maintained

I-94

Open in both directions

• Expect narrow lanes/no shoulders, lane shifts and reduced speeds. Crews at work along the interstate
• Single-lane closures at off-peak hours
• Exit/entrance ramps open

Wright County roundabout project

Co. Rd. 7 and Hwy 24

Aug. 17-late November

• Hwy 24 open with no shoulders
• Co. Rd. 7 closed at Hwy 24 until late August, follow signs
• City of Clearwater and Wright County project updates and contacts

Reconstruct interchange

MnDOT will reconstruct and improve the Hwy 24 interchange at I-94 in Clearwater, Wright County. This includes roundabouts and a new bridge in 2026-2027.

Summary of work

• Build a new Hwy 24 bridge over I-94, southeast of the current bridge
• Reconstruct Hwy 24 from Wright Co. Rd. 145 (179th St.) to Smith St.
• Improve access and traffic flow with:
• Two roundabouts at the I-94 westbound and eastbound ramps
• A teardrop-style roundabout at Hwy 24 and Wright Co. Rd. 145
• New road approaches at Ash St. and Nelson Dr.
• Extend the concrete sidewalk (along southbound Hwy 24) and the multi-use trail (along northbound Hwy 24) between Co. Rd. 145 and Co. Rd. 75
• Connect with Wright County’s roundabout project at Hwy 24 and Co. Rd. 7
• Improvements map

Work, traffic plans

Schedule at a glance

The project began in July 2026 and will take two years to complete. All lanes open over the 2026-2027 winter season.

Off-road work to occur year-round. All traffic impacts are tentative and subject to change.