Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Hwy 61 Grand Marais culverts 

Grand Marais

Traffic impacts

There will be six different construction sites with one-lane bypasses using a temporary stop light. Construction is expected to start May 19.

About this project

A rendering of the Hwy 61 project with box culvert replacements.

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Summary of work

The project involves replacing six aging box culverts (more than 80 years old) with properly sized hydraulic structures. The culverts are located between reference posts 124 and 133.

Public Meeting

On Wednesday, April 23, at 5 p.m., MnDOT staff will hold an update meeting at the Hovland Town Hall (4957 East Highway 61. Hovland, MN 55606) about upcoming culvert replacement on Hwy 61. Information presented at the meeting will be posted here afterward.

Visual quality renderings

These documents show a before and after view of what the culverts at Myhr and Carlson creeks will look like.