Construction on Highway 75 in Hendrum and Halstad continues

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Motorists can expect detours, lane restrictions and intersection closures as construction continues on Highway 75 in Hendrum and Halstad. Crews will continue Phase 1 (grade raise) on Highway 75 in Hendrum on Monday, August 5, as the project moves to Phase 2 in Halstad.

Access to local businesses and residents will be maintained throughout the project. The overall detour for motorists traveling Highway 75 is:

·         Halstad- County Roads 10, 19 and 21

·         Hendrum- County Roads 4, 25, 39

The upcoming public meetings will take place Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

·         Hendrum- (August 6, 20) at the Civic Center/Fire Hall, 308 Main Street East

·         Halstad- (August 13, 27) at the Legion Recreation Center, 580 Second Avenue West

The projects also feature:

·         Highway grade raise

·         Concrete resurfacing

·         Construction of turn lanes

·         Installation of highway lighting

·         Sidewalk replacement

·         Pedestrian accessibility improvements

·         Culvert replacement

·         Storm sewer, curb and gutter upgrades

Spruce Valley Corporation is the contractor for the $8 million project. It is expected to last through November, weather permitting. Visit the website for additional details and detour maps at mndot.gov/d2/projects/2019/hwy75-hendrum-halstad.

To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, call 651-366-4720. To request other reasonable accommodations, call 651-366-4718; the Minnesota Relay service toll-free at 1-800-627-3529 (TTY, Voice or ASCII) or 711, or email your request to adarequest.dot@state.mn.us

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org

public meetings for Highway 75 reconstruction in Hendrum & Halstad

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Additional open houses for a pair of Highway 75 reconstruction projects in Norman County are scheduled on Tuesday, June 18.

Along with the contractor, Spruce Valley Corporation, staff from MnDOT and the City, will be present to answer questions about the project and timeline. The public meetings will take place at:

·         4:30 p.m. at the Halstad Legion Recreation Center, 580 Second Avenue West

·         5:30 p.m. at the Hendrum Civic Center/Fire Hall, 308 Main Street East

Construction will begin as early as June 24, weather permitting. The project will reconstruct Highway 75 in both Hendrum and Halstad. The projects also feature:

• Highway grade raise
• Concrete resurfacing
• Construction of turn lanes
• Installation of highway lighting
• Sidewalk replacement
• Pedestrian accessibility improvements
• Culvert replacement
• Storm sewer, curb and gutter upgrades

Motorists can expect detours, lane restrictions and intersection closures. Access to local businesses and residents will be maintained throughout the project. The overall detour for motorists traveling Highway 75 is:

·         Halstad- County Roads 10, 19 and 21

·         Hendrum- County Roads 4, 25, 39

Spruce Valley Corporation is the contractor for the $8 million project. It is expected to last through November, weather permitting. Visit the website for additional details and detour maps at mndot.gov/d2/projects/2019/hwy75-hendrum-halstad.

To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, call 651-366-4720. To request other reasonable accommodations, call 651-366-4718; the Minnesota Relay service toll-free at 1-800-627-3529 (TTY, Voice or ASCII) or 711, or email your request to adarequest.dot@state.mn.us

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org

MnDOT open houses for Hwy 75 projects in Halstad and Hendrum

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Those who travel highway 75 in Halstad or Hendrum are encouraged to attend an open house to learn about this summer’s construction project.

Open house attendees will be able to learn about the project’s construction details, planned traffic changes, along with detour routes and schedule. A large layout of the project will be on display and MnDOT staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the project.

The open houses will be held at the following locations and times:

·         Halstad- April 2, 6 to 8 p.m., Legion Recreation Center, 580 Second Avenue West

·         Hendrum-  April 3, 6 to 8 p.m., Hendrum Fire Station, 309 Main Street West

Each of the projects include a grade raise at the levee, lighting upgrades, replacement of city sewer and utilities, sidewalk reconstruction and pedestrian accessibility improvements. It is scheduled to begin in June and will last through September, weather permitting.

To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, call 651-366-4720. To request other reasonable accommodations, call 651-366-4718; the Minnesota Relay Service toll-free at 1-800-627-3529 (TYY, Voice or ASCII) or 711, or email your request to adarequest.dot@state.mn.us.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

Spring load restrictions begin

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Winter load increases will end Thursday, March 14 and spring load restrictions will start Friday, March 15 on highways in the south, southeast, metro and central frost zones, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The frost zones can be found on the MnDOT load limits map.

Road restriction maps showing locations of weight-restricted routes are listed at mndot.gov/loadlimits. Click on Spring Load Restrictions and then any of the mapping options.

Overweight permits for more than 80,000 pound gross vehicle weight will continue and new permits will be issued if all axle and group weights are legal. See axle weight limits.

Full-summer overweight permits can be issued during the spring load restriction period when engaging in interstate through movement travel only (no starting or stopping off the interstate system).

Middle-range overweight permits become available within each frost zone when spring load restrictions are lifted. Full-summer overweight permits become available two to three weeks after spring load restrictions are lifted. 

Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. 

MnDOT will report start and end dates on its 24-hour automated message center at 1-800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, and locally at 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

For questions about legal axle weight during spring load restrictions or the gross vehicle weight schedule, call the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement at 651-350-2000.

For questions about oversize/overweight loads/permitting call MnDOT’s Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations – Oversize/Overweight Permits at 651-296-6000 or email ofcvopermits.dot@state.mn.us

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

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Spring rain, snow melt may cause localized flooding, road closures

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Spring rain, melting snow and culverts and catch basins plugged with ice can cause water to back up onto highways. The Minnesota Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists to be watchful for flooded areas as water can rise quickly.

In many areas, ditches are filled with snow and the roadway shoulders have high banks of snow. MnDOT crews have already been working to push back snowbanks and clear catch basins, and will continue working with law enforcement to monitor conditions. If flooding occurs, lanes or other sections of highway may need to be closed with barricades and other traffic control devices.

MnDOT wants to remind all motorists that driving through standing or moving water is dangerous and that it is unlawful to drive through areas where roads are barricaded. Vehicles can be swept away in only several inches of moving water.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

DOT Open house for Hwys 10 and 75 corridor study

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG), MATBus, and the City of Moorhead are hosting an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the New Commons Building at the Moorhead High School to gather input for the future vision of the Highways 10 and 75 corridors in Moorhead.

The purpose of this open house is to gather input, determine needs and listen to community members to help guide the development of recommendations. MnDOT District 4 is planning to complete a reconstruction project in 2025 along Highways 10 and 75, and plans to incorporate the findings of this study into the design and public outreach.

The event will start with a brief presentation at 4:45 p.m., to review the Highway 10/75 corridor study. Then, community members will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with the study partners.

Handicap entrance is located at the South entrance (Door #1) of the building, and an elevator is available at the North entrance (Door #13). If you are arriving using public transportation, Route #3 makes a stop at Moorhead High School.

For more information about the Highway 10/75 Corridor Study, please visit http://fmmetrocog.org/meetings-events/public-input-us-1075-corridor-study. For other transportation information, please visit www.mndot.gov.

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Business Hwy 2 in East Grand Forks to temporarily close for RR maintenance

BEMIDJI, Minn.—Business Highway 2 in East Grand Forks, between Fifth Avenue NE and County Road 17, will be temporarily closed from Monday, Oct. 29 through Friday, Nov. 2, as railroad crews complete a project to replace the concrete surface at the crossing.

Traffic will be detoured to Fifth Avenue NE and Highway 2.

Local access to American Crystal Sugar will be maintained for sugar beet trucks. Due next week’s traffic flow changes, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to watch for additional traffic from beet harvest, always drive with caution, and never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

Shoulder repair project on Hwy 9 between Barnesville and Glyndon begins tomorrow

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Motorists can expect brief delays on Highway 9 between Highway 34 near Barnesville and Highway 10 near Glyndon, beginning Wednesday, August 22. Crews will be performing maintenance and repairs to the shoulder. 

During this work, motorists should plan for daily lane restrictions in the areas where crews are working. The project is expected to last approximately three days, weather permitting.

MnDOT urges motorists to always drive with caution, and reminds them to eliminate distractions and slow down in the work zone.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.