2025-2027: Hwy 10, 29 and 71 — Wadena construction

Know before you go: check 511mn.org

Current impacts

Latest project update (Sept. 10)

Hwy 10

Through mid-October

Open one lane each way between 620th Ave. and Oink Joint Rd.
- Expect head-to-head traffic with lane shifts, narrow or no shoulders and multiple crews at work
Business access is maintained, follow signs

2026 work

April - late October

2025 work zone areas map — *Wadena:2026 work zone map on Hwy 10, Hwy 29 and Hwy 71. Select map PNG to enlarge*

Wadena is open

Access for those who live, work or visit areas along this project will be open and maintained at all times. However, expect these changes:

Hard closures at times; contact businesses prior to your visit
Use of a side streets, alleys or back/side entrances
Gravel or grooved surfaces or temporary entrances
Pedestrians will have sidewalk closures with detours

Expect major construction on Hwy 10 west of Wadena at 620th Ave., Otter Tail County, to east of Wadena at Oink Joint Rd./140th St., Wadena County, in 2026-2027.

Hwy 10 west of Hwy 71

Excavate and build up road materials; replace pipes; construct road, medians and entrances, J-turn at Co. Rd. 75 and second half of roundabout at hospital - Goal: Open to four lanes by late October

Hwy 10 east of Hwy 71

Excavate and build up road materials; construct segments of road, entrances, half of roundabout at Harry Rich Dr., and box culverts at Union Creek and Whiskey Creek

COMPLETE: Hwy 71 south of Hwy 10

Franklin to Aldrich Ave. S (35 consecutive days within June 22-Sept. 8 time frame)
- Resurface and update the road
- Update or install sidewalks
- Storm sewer work
- Update or replace signals at Hwy 29, Bryant Ave. S, Aldrich Ave.

COMPLETE: Hwy 29

Hwy 71 to west limits of Wadena (40 consecutive days within June 22-Sept. 8 time frame)
- Resurface road
- Update/add sidewalk
- Storm sewer work