road construction

Public Works Director: Goodhue County's roads under-funded by millions

May 31, 2017

Goodhue County Public Works Director Greg Isakson informed the Board that if Goodhue County were to rebuild all its roads when they are 50 years old, based on what they’ve been doing for the last five years, the county would be underfunding its program by the tune of $10 million. If Goodhue County...

Stickier Wabasha County Highway 15 reopens

Sep 15, 2016

Wabasha County Highway 15 from Goodhue County line to U.S. Highway 63 reopened to all traffic Sept. 13. Paint markings and sweeping operations will be on-going; drivers are urged to use caution when driving through this work zone. Wabasha County closed the road to through traffic last week to...

Slippery conditions close County Highway 15

Sep 8, 2016

Slippery conditions have closed Wabasha County Highway 15 from the Goodhue County line to U.S. Highway 63 to through traffic until further notice. Wabasha County Engineer Dietrich Flesch said county employees first reported slippery conditions on the newly-resurfaced stretch of road Tuesday, Sept....

Bridge work on West Albany bridge causes Hwy. 60 detour

Sep 1, 2016

Motorists on Highway 60 near West Albany in Wabasha County will be detoured beginning Sept. 6, while Minnesota Department of Transportation crews repave the bridge at Spring Creek. The repaving work will require a detour for traffic that will take westbound Hwy. 60 traffic north on Wabasha County...

Sealcoating project in Wabasha County could cause traffic delays

Aug 3, 2016

Pavement sealcoating is scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 8 on the several Wabasha County Highways. Roads will remain open to traffic; however, traffic delays will occur. Flagpersons are planned to be used in active work areas. Road users are encouraged to use alternate routes. Work is...

Three Wabasha County roads to close for bridge work

Jul 14, 2016

Three road closings will go into effect in Wabasha County July 25 due to bridge replacement projects. Wabasha County Highway 1 about two miles north of Mazeppa will be closed for a bridge rehabilitation project over Trout Brook. County Highway 1 will be open from the south to the intersection of...

Wabasha County looks at buying solar garden power

Jun 2, 2016

In order to learn more about solar energy and community solar gardens, the Wabasha County Board heard a presentation by Gordy Simanton and Joe DeVito of Solar Stone to learn what they have to offer and how it would meet the County’s energy needs and save them some money, as well. Commissioners...

As fishing opener approaches, MnDOT warns anglers of road construction

May 11, 2016

The Minnesota walleye fishing opener will bring out anglers from around the state this weekend and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is urging travelers to plan ahead and use extra care while driving through highway work zones. Motorists may encounter bypasses, lane closures and...

Wabasha County Highways 2 and 25 to close

Apr 28, 2016

Wabasha County Highway 25 west of the intersection with State Highway 42 near Elgin to Olmsted County will be closed to traffic on Monday, May 2 for road construction. Wabasha County Highway 2 from County Highway 25 to State Highway 247 will be closed to traffic on Monday, May 2, for road...

Construction on Highway 61 in downtown Red Wing to begin soon

Mar 9, 2016

The public is invited to attend a public open house today (March 10) at the Red Wing Public Library to learn about plans for year two of the Highway 61 (Main Street) Project, which is slated to begin soon, according to the City of Red Wing and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).The...