Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Highway 40

Willmar

About this project

The City of Willmar was selected to receive funding from the Transportation Economic Development Program (TED) to connect Highway 40 to Willmar Industrial Park.

The TED program specifically targets transportation improvements that will lead to measurable economic benefits. For a project to be eligible, it must contribute to job creation or retention or another measurable economic benefit. Eligible applicants are any governmental entity as defined by state law.

You can learn more about the TED program here: Transportation Economic Development Program

Summary of work

  • Construct left & right turn lanes on Highway 40 from 1300' east of County Road 55, to 1400' west of County Road 5.
  • The turn lanes will improve traffic movement through the intersection and enhance safety.

Traffic impacts

A detour will be required using County Roads 5, Highway 12, and County Road 55, and will be in place for approximately one month.