Hwy 55—east of Kimball

Current impacts

Detour June 2 to mid-August

Hwy 55 is closed and detoured to all travelers at the Clearwater River bridge between Kimball and South Haven.

• Detour uses Stearns Co. Rd. 44 in Kimball to Stearns Co. Rd. 7 in Fairhaven to Wright Co. Rd. 2 in South Haven. Detour map (JPG)
  • Temporary all-way stop at Co. Rd. 44 and 7 in Fairhaven.
  • Local access open east and west of the bridge closure from Hwy 55.
    • Plan enter/exit route nearest your destination.
• Before/after the Hwy 55 detour, motorists will encounter period lane or shoulder closures as crews begin or wrap up bridge/detour signage work.

About this 2025 project

MnDOT will resurface and update the Hwy 55 bridge that spans the Clearwater River east of Kimball in 2025. Project requires a detour.

Summary of work

• Replace the concrete wearing coarse on the bridge deck
• Resurface bridge approaches and make other needed repairs
• Upgrade bridge railing and steel barrier approaches