About this project
Summary of work
Raymond
- Construct a left-turn lane (for both east and westbound traffic) on Hwy 23 at CR 1, northeast of Raymond
Svea
- Construct a left-turn lane (for both north and southbound traffic) at the intersection of Hwy 71 and CR 3 near Svea
Traffic impacts

Raymond
A detour will be in place for the duration of the project.
- Vehicles – Hwy 23 to CR 5 to CR 3 to 135th St. to Hwy 23
- Trucks – Hwy 23 to CR 5 to Hwy 7 to Hwy 23

Svea
A detour will be in place for the duration of the project.
- Hwy 71 to Hwy 23 to CR 5 to Hwy 7 to Hwy 71
Project updates
May 9, 2025
Hwy 23 Raymond
- Crews will continue fieldwork on the south side throughout this week and next
- Placement of materials on the turn lane, followed by topsoil restoration, expected to be completed by end of next week
- Railroad crew scheduled to replace the rail May 19
- Paving is set for May 30, pending coordination of materials and availability
Hwy 71 Svea
- Work will begin once operations on Hwy 23 are completed
- Coordination underway with power company to begin pipe installation