About this project
Summary of MnDOT work
- Construct three ramps (including the northwest, northeast, and southwest corners) at the intersection of Highway 23 and Kandiyohi County Road 5 in Willmar
Traffic impacts
- The southwest ramp for Hwy 23 and CR 5 is now open
- The northeast ramp for Hwy 23 and CR 5 is now open
- Travelers can no longer access 19th Ave SW from WB or EB Hwy 23
- During current construction of the northwest ramp, travelers will be able to make a right turn onto Hwy 23 for WB travel from 19th Ave SW; the intersection will close permanently upon completion of the northwest ramp
- Work is mostly taking place off of the highway and there are minimal impacts to the traveling public
- Travelers should watch for workers and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway
- Hwy 23 travelers will encounter temporary and shifting shoulder and lane closures throughout the duration of the project; allow extra time during peak travel
- A flagging operation will guide travelers through the work zone during paving operations in mid-to-late September
- Access to the existing southeast ramp onto Hwy 23 will not be affected
- See map below for work zone
Project update
Sept. 23, 2023
- The SW and NE ramps are open.
- Crews are working on the NW ramp and prepping it for paving next week.
Contacts
- Austin Marcus
Construction Supervisor
320-905-2840