Construction projects in Thief River Falls are underway

BEMIDJI, Minn. – MnDOT, Pennington County and Red Lake Watershed have a combined total of 10 construction projects in the Thief River Falls area this summer. Many projects are well underway and MnDOT reminds motorists to use caution and follow signs in construction zones. Updates on each project, as well as project websites are listed below.

Hwy 1- Construct three roundabouts, frontage road and multi-use trail between Hwy 59 and Kinney Ave

• This projects is in Stage 1 and currently removing the surface from Kinney Avenue to Brooks Avenue. Motorists are currently detoured onto First Street West.

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/hwy1-roundabouts

Hwy 1- Replace culvert west of the intersection with Hwy 59

• Once this project begins, motorists will detour onto 190th St NE and CR 14

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/westside-drainage-project

Hwy 1- Resurface between Hwy 219 and Pennington CR 18 east of Thief River Falls

• This project is scheduled to begin in August.

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/hwy1-resurface

Hwy 32- Construct roundabout at the intersection with Pennington CR 8 and CR 16

• Crews continue removal of surface and prepare for installation of curb and gutter.

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/hwy32-roundabout

Hwy 32- Replace culvert south of Pennington CR 7

• Detour beginning on June 11. Motorists will use CR 3, CR 20 and Highway 59.

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/westside-drainage-project

Hwy 32- Resurface between Thief River Falls and St. Hilaire

• Motorists can expect shoulder closures along Highway 32 as culvert installation begins June 8.

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/hwy32-resurface

Hwy 32- Pedestrian improvements in St. Hilaire

• Crews are replacing sidewalks as well as curb and cutter in St. Hillaire. Motorists can expect lane closures with a flagger.

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/hwy32-resurface

Pennington CR 8/Mark Blvd- Connect road with the construction of a new bridge over the Red Lake River

• Crews continue working on pouring abutments and construction of the new bridge. There are no traffic impacts.

• http://www.mndot.gov//d2/projects/2020/airport-road-roundabout

Pennington CR 8/Mark Blvd- Construct roundabout at Pennington Ave S/Pennington CR 17 near Challenger Elementary

• Beginning June 8, subgrade will be removed. The intersection is currently closed and a detour is in place. Detour onto Greenwood St, Hwy 59 and 140th St NE.

• http://www.mndot.gov//d2/projects/2020/airport-road-roundabout

Westside Flood Damage Reduction Project- Construct a diversion channel and drainage infrastructure on the west side of Thief River Falls. Underground storm sewer will be installed along Barzen Ave and Greenwood St, along with a new sanitary sewer.

• Motorists can expect lane closures along Greenwood St., Oakland park Rd., and Highway 32

• http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/westside-drainage-project

The projects will not all begin at once. MnDOT and its partners have worked together to combine and stage detours to lessen the overall impact on motorists.

Following guidance from state and federal health officials, and to prevent further spread of COVID-19, crews will maintain social distancing practices while working.

Visit the MnDOT website to learn more about each of the projects, find detour maps and sign up for email updates at http://www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2020/thief-river-falls or join the MnDOT northwest Minnesota Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/MnDOTnorthwest

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