Highway 56 reopened to traffic north of Kenyon as culvert replacement nears completion
KENYON, Minn. – The Highway 56 detour was removed Aug. 28, and the road is open to traffic north of Kenyon as the culvert replacement project nears completion, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Crews started replacing a box culvert July 6 over a stream on Highway 56, approximately 4.4 miles north of Kenyon. The majority of work is completed. During the remaining work, a single lane closure will occasionally occur with flaggers directing traffic. All work is expected to be completed early September.
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