Hwy 200—Remer

Truck haulers plan ahead: Detour Aug. 25 to late October

Current impacts

2025 bridge work

MnDOT will replace the Hwy 200 bridge over the Willow River, just southeast of Hwy 6 in Remer, Cass County. A truck and through traffic detour is necessary to complete work.

Prep-work

Aug. 4-24

• The current Hwy 200 bridge will remain open to all travelers the first two weeks
• Motorists to encounter flaggers, slower speeds or sudden stops at the bridge as crews:
  • Set-up work area along bridge
  • Set-up the Hwy 200 detour
• Install a temporary one-lane bypass bridge for emergencies east of Hwy 200, includes temporary portable signals

Upcoming impacts

Hwy 200 detour

Aug. 25 to late October

Trucks

• Semi-trailer trucks must use the truck detour or seek other routes (PNG map)
  • Bridge closed and restricted to trucks over 40 feet long or with a 9-ton axle weight.
  • Detour uses Hwy 6 in Remer to Hwy 2 south of Deer River, then back to Hwy 200 south of Wawina (entire route 58 miles).
  • Consider these mid-point alternatives:
    • Hwy 169 from Grand Rapids to Hill City
    • Hwy 65 from Swan River to Highway 200

Through traffic

• Through travelers, especially those with larger recreational vehicles or trailers should also use the truck detour or another route (PNG map)
  • This keeps the temporary bypass bridge clear for local emergency responders and those along Hwy 200

Local impacts and emergencies

Hwy 200 southeast of Hwy 6 in Remer to 74th Ave.

• A temporary narrow bypass bridge will allow local smaller average size cars/pick-up trucks and emergency responders to cross during construction.
  • Bridge restrictions: trucks over 40 feet long and/or a 9-ton axle weight
  • Temporary signals at each end
  • Alternate one-way traffic
  • Speed limit 30 mph
  • Drivers should prepare to stop and wait

Work schedule and traffic impacts subject to change.