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Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 71—Sauk Centre

Stearns County

Reconstruct

MnDOT will reconstruct and improve motorist and pedestrian safety on Hwy 71 (Main St. S) in Sauk Centre in 2028 and 2029. The project includes new roundabouts and connections, city utilities and a pedestrian/bike path.

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Summary of work

  • Reconstruct and update Hwy 71 (Main St. S) from Stearns Co. Rd. 186 (12th St. S) and Birch St. N, includes:
    • City underground utilities (water and sanitary sewer) and street lighting
    • Curb/gutter and underground storm sewer
    • Construct a mini-roundabout at Sinclair Lewis Ave.
    • Construct a roundabout at Fifth St. N (hospital) and Hwy 71 that connects to Main St. N
    • Extend and add a new 10-ft pedestrian/bike path on west side of Hwy 71 (Main St.S) to Co. Rd. 186 (12th St. S)
    • Update and extend the sidewalk on the east side of Hwy 71 to Co. Rd. 186 (12th St. S)
    • Replace enhanced crosswalk signal systems near Fourth St. S and First St. N
    • Resurface and make repairs to the Sauk River bridge, includes a pedestrian/bike path
  • Resurface Hwy 71 between I-94 and Co. Rd. 186 (12th St. S)

Photo shows future Hwy 71 with improved pedestrian sidewalks in Sauk Centre.

Future impacts

  • Project requires road and sidewalk closures with detours