MnDOT announces detours for two regional box culvert projects

A detour for the U.S. 59 box culvert replacement project near Jack Creek, located between Fulda and Worthington, is expected to begin Aug. 5, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Motorists will be detoured to Nobles County 14, 1, and 16 until the project is completed in early October.

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and may change. MnDOT urges drivers to stay alert and use caution in work zones where workers are present.

The project will replace the existing arch pipe with a box culvert bridge near Jack Creek under U.S. 59 to improve drainage and enhance safety. R & G Construction Co. was awarded the project with a bid of $865,548.54.

Additionally, the detour for the Minnesota 30 box culvert project at Highwater Creek, located between Westbrook and Storden, is expected to begin Aug. 10, according to MnDOT.

Motorists will be detoured to Cottonwood County 5, 13 and 7 until the project is completed in mid-October. The project will install a box culvert near Highwater Creek under Minnesota 30 to improve drainage and enhance safety.

Town and Country Excavating LLC was awarded the project with a bid of $786,692.20.

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