2025 construction kick-off meeting set for June 2
Current impacts
Off-road work to occur year-round. All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Prep work in progress
May-June: Periodic lane or shoulder closures or flaggers controlling traffic as crews prepare work areas for construction along Hwy 10, Hwy 29, Hwy 71. Project email update (5/20)

Upcoming impacts
Hwy 71
Begins in early June
Hwy 71 through traffic: Road closed between Hwy 10 and Juniper Ave. in Wadena to work on underground utilities until mid-July.
- Detour: Hwy 10, Co. Rd. 20 and Juniper Ave. (PNG)
Hwy 71 open to local traffic: Access to those that live, work and visit areas along the project will be open and maintained at all times. However, expect changes:
- Use of a side streets, alley or back/side entrances
- Expect gravel surfaces or temporary entrances
- Pedestrians will have sidewalk closures with detours (walk adjacent side of road)