Construction Starts

Elcor was able to start construction and use the grinding machine.

MNDOT Wed 4-17 Update

 The latest update from MNDOT is located here: 4-17 MNDOT Email

Wet weather slows start of construction

Greetings. Thank you for subscribing to our Hwy 57 construction project updates. We plan to send weekly updates to help you anticipate what's planned to help you travel through town and also assist any visitors or customers who are coming to Mantorville.

You will note a phrase we often use "weather permitting." That notes how weather can dictate progress and is something we don't control.

Crews have been limited because of the weather, but it's possible work will be taking place during the latter part of the week with crews milling up pavement and stockpiling it. So stay alert to the signs, equipment and crew members to ensure this is a safe project.

It's uncertain, but watch for crews who may be able to replace one water main crossing at 7^th or 9^th toward the end of the week but that is yet to be determined.

Weekly meetings

Our contractor, Elcor Construction will be meeting in-person weekly with community members.

Elcor will be at the County Seat Coffee House, 1 5th St W, Mantorville, MN 55955, at 2 p.m. each Wednesday, beginning April 24.

You are invited to come and ask questions about the project.

 

Rain Delays Grinding

 The rain yesterday has moved the Grinding activity to today. I spoke with the construction team today and I was told that the plan was to get the grinding work in today. Expect large vibrations when the "pavement breaker" in on the section of road next to your business.

 

On-line maps have been updated showing the road closure in Mantorville. We are continuing our efforts to get the message out that Mantorville is open for business.

Touch Point Office Hours

 A representative from either Elcor or MNDOT will be available every Wednesday at 2:00pm at the County Seat Cafe during the project. They will be able to answer questions, listen to concerns and provide an over view for anyone that needs additional information on how the project is going.

MNDOT Moday Update Letter

 MNDOT sent out the weekly update for this week today.

The letter can be read at the following location: MNDOT 4-15-Update

Monday Morning Update

 The plan is still to do grinding on Tuesday even though the road closed signed did go up a day early. The alley next to Fire hall as well as Clay street for parallel roads will be open to local traffic.

The Camp Ground has no through traffic signs posted, please respect those signs and use the alley.

Friday Sumary

 In the community meeting held with Elcor and MNDOT on Friday those attending were told that the bridge would be open to local traffic and that beginning Tuesday Elcor would be grinding the road surface down to gravel. Tuesday, Elcor said, would be one of the few days during the project that at least one way traffic would not be available. 

During the construction there might be flag men directing traffic;however, the plan is to allow local traffic during the road reconstruction. 

While any given intersection is being worked on, the other intersections within the scope of the project will be open to cross traffic.

When 4th Street is being worked on Elcor has a plan to place a temp road using Riverside park so traffic can get to 4th Street West.

Ninth street will be closed for one day during the project while underground utilities are being worked on, local routes around that intersection will remain open.

I suggested the possibility of getting a person from MNDOT to be on-site (or in a restaurant) at least one day a week to serve as a contact person for business owners to touch base with questions and concerns. Elcor said they would get back to me on that item.

Elcor Contact Person

 

Friday 4-12 Update

 The one page info sheet from tonight's meeting

Mantorville is OPEN!

PRESS RELEASE

The City of Mantorville                                                                                                 April 8, 2024
Office of the Mayor
21 5th Street East
Mantorville, MN 55955

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Re: The City of Mantorville will maintain Business access though out construction


The City of Mantorville is proud to announce the investment in our future with safety improvements, parking opportunities and general improvement of traffic flow. The City is working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation on a full reconstruct of Highway 57 which will serve the citizens of mantorville for decades to come.

The current Highway 57 construction project which will improve traffic flow and safety within the City of Mantorville will facilitate business access though out the construction process. We have been assured that the bridge will only be closed to local traffic for just a few days though out the construction and that our business community will be able to remain open. Further there is no expected impact to school bussing for the remainder of the school year.

The City of Mantorville is going forward with our plans for Stage Coach Days (formerly “Old Tyme Days”) as well as our annual Marigold Days celebration.

The public is invited out to watch our progress, share in our festivals and celebrations and encouraged to come see the end result during Marigold days. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Contact City Hall at : gretchen@mantorville.com (507) 635 - 5116
or
Chuck Bradford, Mayor at : Chuck@ChuckBradford.com

Design Drawing for Hwy 57

 Link to design for Hwy 57 

https://www.mantorville.com/City/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hwy-57-Mantorville-Jan_2022-Layout.pdf

PreCon Public Meeting HWY 57 Project

 

Public information meeting set April 12 as Hwy 57 Mantorville project readies for construction

MANTORVILLE, Minn. – The public is invited to attend an in-person information meeting on Friday, April 12 in Mantorville to learn more about the Highway 57 reconstruction project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

The meeting will be 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12 at the Dodge County Government Services Building, 721 North Main Street, Mantorville, MN. Attendees should use the entrance on the south side of the building to access Conference Room B. People may arrive at any time to learn about the project, ask questions and sign up for updates. No formal presentation is planned.

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all.  If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720.

Project details

Construction is expected to begin April 15 and finish late-summer. Prime contractor Elcor Construction will reconstruct Highway 57 from the South Branch Middle Fork Zumbro bridge to 9^th Street in Mantorville. Work also includes replacing stormwater pipes and upgrading pedestrian and bike facilities. 

 

During construction, a detour will be in place to route traffic around the project. Motorists should use County Road 12, County Road 9 and County Road 16.

 

To learn more about the project, visit the MnDOT project website, where you can also sign up for email and text message updates.

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www.mndot.gov

 

Sheila Thoma
Public Affairs Coordinator 
MnDOT - District 6, Rochester
C: 507-259-5650

Road Closing Sign

 The City is aware of the road closing signs that went up today, and we are working with our contacts to see where the miss communication is occuring

Hwy 57 Updates

MNDOT will have the most up-to-date and accurate information on the Hwy 57 Updates. The City also has a site that we will keep updated.

The link to the Web page on the City's web site is:

https://www.mantorville.com/City/hwy-57-project-updates/

Random Pre-Construction Photos

 

 

4th street intersection

                    

 Fifth Street bu Hubble House

Looking down 5th street

Looking South on 57

Next to the art guild