Detour for Hwy 75 project in Luverne begins April 15
MANKATO, Minn. —Motorists traveling on Hwy 75 through Luverne can expect a detour beginning Wednesday, April 15, weather permitting, as crews begin construction, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The project includes pavement improvements, roadway safety improvements at the intersection with Main Street, and pedestrian safety improvements throughout the project. The city of Luverne will also replace utilities in coordination with the project.
Hwy 75 will be closed to through traffic between Main Street (Rock County Road 4) and 131st Street (Rock County Road 37) for the entire duration of the project.
Construction will be completed in stages.
- South of Dodge Street and North of Cardinal Drive
- Dodge Street to Cardinal Drive (scheduled to begin after Luverne School’s summer dismissal, and expected to reopen before school resumes in September)
- Main Street intersection (one-month duration of work)
- North of the Veteran’s Home
Construction is expected to continue until mid-October. Schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances.
Detours
- Traffic will be detoured to Main Street (Rock County Road 4), Blue Mounds Avenue, and 131st Street (Rock County Road 37) during construction.
- During work at the Highway 75/Main Street intersection, traffic will be detoured for about a month to Hatting Street, Freeman Avenue, Main Street (Rock County Road 4), Blue Mounds Avenue, and 131st Street (Rock County Road 37).
Access to homes, businesses, and the school will be maintained during construction (see attached detour map).
Project benefits, cost
Benefits of the project include improved pavement and utilities, increased safety and traffic flow, and pedestrian safety improvements. Henning Construction, Inc. was awarded the project with a bid of $13,598,341.93.
Stay connected
- Visit the Highway 75 project website for details, public meeting information, and to sign up for email updates.
Work zone safety reminders
- Slow down when approaching every work zone
- Never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones
- Stay alert; watch for workers and slow-moving equipment
- Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation in a work zone is $300
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times
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