About this project
Summary of work
- Resurface Hwy 212 from 2.3 miles east of Hwy 23 to CR 6 in Renville.
- Reconstruct Hwy 212 through Sacred Heart; sidewalks, pedestrian ramps and adjacent driveways will be upgraded to meet Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards.
- Two storm water ponds are planned as part of storm sewer upgrades.
- A westbound passing lane between Granite Falls and Sacred Heart will also be constructed as part of the project (see work zone map below).
Traffic impacts
- Hwy 212 and CR 9 intersection will periodically have flaggers directing traffic through the work zone through September.
- Hwy 212 is closed from just east of Hwy 23 in Granite Falls to CR 6 in Renville (see work zone and detour map below).
- Through traffic follows full detour: Hwy 23, Hwy 7, CR 7/CR 6 (see detour map below).
- Sacred Heart for local access during construction:
- Either 2nd Ave. or 1st Ave.
- Either 60th St. or CR 9
- Eastbound access to Sacred Heart will be provided using Hwy 23, Hwy 7, and CR 2/CR 9 (see detour map below). Not all crossings may be open at the same time.
- Westbound access to Sacred Heart will be provided using and CR 6, CR 11, and CR 9 (see detour map below). Not all crossings may be open at the same time.
Project update
Sept. 22, 2023
- Crews have finished shouldering and will continue to finish final turf outside of Sacred Heart.
- Crews continue with ADA work and shaping topsoil in Sacred Heart.
- Next week: entrance and side road paving will begin at the end of the week or early the following week.