Starting Tuesday, May 26, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will close Highway 10 between Wadena County Road 4 and Oink Joint Road/140th Street in Wadena for approximately five weeks.

What to expect May 26 to early July:

• Highway 10 will be closed from Wadena County Road 4 to Oink Joint Road
  • DETOUR: Motorists will be directed along the detour that uses Wadena County Road 4 and Wadena County Road 23. Highway 10 extended to Verndale detour map (PNG)
  • Watch for a temporary all-way stop at the intersection of County Road 4 and County Road 23.
• Highway 10 will remain open east and west of the closed area.
• Plan for delays and pay close attention to work zone signage.
• Access will be maintained for those who live, work or visit locations within the work zone but temporary hard closures will occur.

In late June, crews will begin work on Highway 29 from Highway 71 to the west limits of Wadena and on Highway 71 between Franklin Avenue S and Aldrich Avenue S. Overall, each work zone will be open to one lane, each direction with narrow lanes, lane shifts and flaggers.

When the project is completed in August 2027, travelers will benefit from a smoother, more durable and expanded four-lane highway. Improvements will also enhance safety, drainage and city services in Wadena.

Visit the project webpage for current impacts, more details, project maps and contacts, or to sign up for email updates: www.mndot.gov/d3/projects/wadena.

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