Hwy 61 intersection safety improvements

Public open house

What: Public open house for Hwy 61 intersection safety improvements project
When: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17
Where: National Guard Armory, 1303 Homer Rd, in Winona

Information: The public is invited to attend an information open house in Winona to learn about a Hwy 61 intersection safety improvement project east of Hwy 43
Representatives of MnDOT and others will be available to answer questions and provide information.
During the session, MnDOT will discuss the plan for 2020. People may drop by at any time during the session. Maps and information will be available for review.

Summary of work

In 2020, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a safety project at the Highway 61 and Sugar Loaf View intersection in Winona. As part of this project, MnDOT, in partnership with the city of Winona, will be modifying the access to reduce crashes at the intersection.

Traffic impacts

• During construction, Highway 61 traffic will be reduced to single lane traffic while the side road approaches and median work is completed. Eventually, traffic will not be able to cross all four lanes from the side road.
• There will be short-term closures of the side road approach roadways during construction; however, access will be provided at all times to businesses and properties in the area.