Highway 75 Luverne reconstruction complete; detour to be lifted by 12 p.m. on Nov. 4
MANKATO, Minn. – The Highway 75 reconstruction project in Luverne is nearly complete, and the detour is expected to be lifted by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The project began on April 15 and included pavement improvements, roadway safety improvements at the intersection with Main Street, and pedestrian safety improvements throughout the project. The city of Luverne also replaced utilities in coordination with the project.
Crews are expected to return next spring to complete finishing work on the project with minimal impacts to traffic.
Benefits of the project include improved pavement and utilities, increased safety and traffic flow, and pedestrian safety improvements.
Henning Construction, Inc. was awarded the project with a bid of $13,598,341.93.
MnDOT thanks everyone involved in the project and expresses its appreciation to residents, businesses, and drivers for their patience throughout the work.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the highway at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 on Highway 75 in Luverne (between Main and Lincoln Street). The public is welcome to attend.
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