Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Hwy 218 improvements

Austin to Blooming Prairie

Public meeting

The public is invited to attend a public information meeting to learn about the project and provide comments.

Date: Thursday, May 22, 4-6 p.m. (No formal presentation is planned stop by any time.)
Location: Lansing Township Hall, 26938 539th Avenue, Lansing, MN 55950

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota); 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay).

About this project

Summary of work

The following work is scheduled to occur in 2027:

Hwy 218 project map
Hwy 218 project map
  • Resurface Hwy 218 north of Austin from I-90 to Mower Co. Rd. 36 south of Blooming Prairie
  • Replace two bridges
  • Install new lighting at Mower Co. Rds. 1 and 2
  • Build a left turn lane at Mower Co. Rd. 2
  • Replace traffic signals at Mower Co. Rd. 27 in Austin
  • Sidewalk and accessibility improvements

Traffic impacts

  • Lane closures
  • Narrow traffic lanes
  • Traffic detours