Crack sealing work to start Monday on several state highways in southeastern Minnesota
Motorists will encounter minor traffic delays beginning Monday, May 10 on various state highways in several southeast Minnesota counties as crews begin crack sealing work to help preserve state roads, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Delays should be minimal through the work zone. On two-lane roads, motorists will take turns using the single open lane while being directed by flaggers. On four-lane roads, there will be lane closures.
Work is scheduled on state roads in Dodge, Olmsted, Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Winona counties. Work begins near Lake City and will proceed, as weather permits.
Highways scheduled for crack sealing work include:
- Hwy 14 eastbound near Kasson
- Hwy 56 at Dodge Center
- Hwy 16 near Grand Meadow and Spring Valley
- Hwy 30 between Chatfield and Rushford
- Hwy 52 between Chatfield and Marion
- Hwy 61 between Lake City and Wabasha
- Hwy 61 between Lake City and Frontenac Station
- I-90 eastbound east of Nodine
- Hwy 61 at Dreshbach
- Hwy 52 southbound north of Rochester
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation is the prime contractor for the $480,000 project. All work is scheduled to be completed by early July, weather permitting.
Safety
Motorists may encounter lane closures or lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, equipment and other unexpected obstacles when driving near or through work zones. MnDOT advises motorists to:
- Find up-to-date information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store
- Expect delays, especially during peak travel times
- Go hands-free and minimize other distractions (e.g., don’t eat or drink while driving)
- Follow posted speed limits; the fine for speeding in a work zone is $300
- Avoid making lane changes within work zones
