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Posted on: July 7, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Wadena construction — Highway 10, 29 and 71

WadenaHighwayProject

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Hwy 71 detour

July 7 to late August

Road closed to through traffic between Hwy 10 and Juniper Ave. in Wadena to work on underground utilities, reconstruct the road, remove the pedestrian tunnel at the old hospital and  update sidewalks.

  • Detour: Hwy 10, Co. Rd. 20 and Juniper Ave.  (PNG)        
    • Temporary all-way stop at the intersection of Co. Rd. 20 and Juniper Ave.

Hwy 10 detour

July 8 to late August

Road closed to through traffic between Hwy 71 and Otter Tail Co. Rd. 75 to  excavate and replace poor soils, install drainage pipes, construct the roadway  and pave final concrete pavement.

  • Detour: Hwy 71, Hwy 29 and Co. Rd. 75 (JPG)        
    • Temporary signal at the intersection of Hwy 29 and Co. Rd. 75 

Wadena is open

Access to those who live, work or visit areas along this project will be open and maintained at all times. However, expect changes: 

  • Use of a side streets, alley or back/side entrances
  • Expect gravel surfaces or temporary entrances
  • Pedestrians will have sidewalk closures with detours (walk adjacent side of road)

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