MNDOT Update #6

 

Hwy 57 reconstruction Mantorville Main St. bridge to close beginning June 10 Storm sewer installation will occur near the Main St. bridge in Mantorville soon. To ensure safety, the bridge is scheduled to close beginning June 10 for a week, weather permitting. Crews will have to dig up the road to install the storm sewer, which requires closure of the road.   People will need to use the detour of Co. Rd. 12, Co. Rd. 9 and Co. Rd. 16. Residents and business owners can contact Scott Howard with questions about access to properties: 507-951-1067. Our project team is continuing to discuss access for emergency responders to minimize any disruptions. In addition to the current work of storm sewer installation, crews are also installing curb between 6th and 9th streets. Safety Crews are reporting that drivers are cutting through private property, which puts residents and workers at risk. Please respect private property of others. Law enforcement is also aware of speeding and dangerous driving in the work zone. Slow down and drive with caution Drivers traveling too fast and not paying attention are the main causes of work zone crashes. Follow these safe driving tips: Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300. Drive undistracted. Avoid using phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating – while in work zones. Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work. Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or download the free 511mn app at Google Play or the App Store. Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times. Do the zipper merge. Avoid making unnecessary lane changes. Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones. Expect work zones to constantly change. Day to day you could experience lane shifts, closures, narrower lanes, moving workers and vehicles. Attend the weekly contractor meeting The project contractor, Elcor Construction, meets in-person weekly with community members. You are invited to come and ask questions about the project. Time: 2 p.m., Wednesdays, each week Location: County Seat Coffee House, 1 5th St W, Mantorville, MN 55955 Please share this information with others whom you think might be interested and encourage them to sign up for email and/or text message updates. Find more info on project website Stay connected, informed Check out other MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects and sign up for construction updates. Join the MnDOT Southeast Minnesota Facebook group and follow us on MnDOT Southeast on Twitter/X. Sign up to receive text message and/or email alerts during significant road closures or winter weather events that affect state highways in southeast Minnesota. Find road updates in Minnesota on  511mn.org or get a free app at Google Playor the App Store. Interested in a job with MnDOT? Career information for the State of Minnesota can be found at the Minnesota Management and Budget website. Come join us.

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