MnDOT to host public meeting in Hastings for 2027-2029 Hwy 61 reconstruction project on July 14

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the Hastings community to learn about the 2027-2029 reconstruction project on Highway 61 between just north of 3rd Street and just south of 36th Street on Tuesday, July 14.

The meeting will be held in person from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall at 200 General Sieben Dr., Hastings, MN 55033. A presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with project staff, ask questions, and learn more about the planned project designs, timelines, and construction impacts and improvements.

The 2.7-mile project includes reconstructing Hwy 61 between just north of 3rd St. and just south of 36th St. Project features include full-sized roundabouts at Hwy 316 and 36th St., adding a traffic signal at 18th St., replacing the Todd Field wall, adding new sidewalks and a bicycle and pedestrian trail, and making pedestrian and ADA-compliant improvements. MnDOT developed the design based on feedback from community members and city officials.

To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, other reasonable accommodations, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720.

For more information about this project or to sign up for email updates visit the project website.

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