Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 212

Sacred Heart

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.

Hwy 212 detour map with access routes to Sacred Heart

Hwy 212 project area map showing workzone and reconstruction areas

Cross streets open during Hwy 212 construction in Sacred Heart

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.