About this project
MnDOT will update and resurface five miles of Hwy 71 from Franklin Ave. S to Todd Line Rd., Wadena County, includes sidewalks in the city of Wadena.
Summary of work
- Resurface the asphalt road between Franklin Ave. S and Todd Line Rd., includes turn lanes and shoulders
- Install new road markings and rumble/mumble strips
- Update sidewalks and entrance approaches along Jefferson St. S (Hwy 71) from Franklin Ave. S to Lincoln Ave. S
- Note: This project brings the final segment of Hwy 71 sidewalk in Wadena up to date
Visual layout
Preliminary layout (July 2026) shows sidewalks with road approaches between Franklin Ave. and Lincoln Ave. in Wadena. Download documents
Future impacts
- Motorists: Lane closures or one-way alternate traffic with use of flaggers and pilot car
- Pedestrians: Segments of sidewalk closures with signed detours
All information is subject to change throughout the life of this project.