Hwy 71, Hwy 29—Wadena

About this project

MnDOT will improve segments of Hwy 71/Jefferson St. and Hwy 29/Colfax Ave. S in Wadena.

Summary of work

Hwy 71

• Resurface from Franklin Ave. S to Aldrich Ave. S and update sidewalks and approaches, includes signal systems at the Hwy 71 intersections of Hwy 29/Colfax Ave. S and Bryant Ave. S
• Reconstruct from Birch Ave. N and Elm Ave. N, includes underground city utilities and storm sewers
• Resurface (mill and overlay) from Elm Ave. N to half-mile north of Alfred St. N and replace or repair underground structures, includes a continuous center left-turn lane through Alfred St. and a proposed city trail

Hwy 29

• Resurface (mill and overlay) from the Otter Tail/Wadena county line to Hwy 71/Jefferson St. S
• Update pedestrian sidewalk and ramps

Develop project

Layouts

March 2024

• Hwy 71 north of Hwy 10 (4 MB PDF)
• Hwy 71 south of Hwy 10 (4 MB PDF)
• Hwy 29 in Wadena (5 MB PDF)

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Future impacts

• Motorists: Road closures with detours or lane closures
• Pedestrians: Sidewalk closures, detours
• Access will be open and maintained