One of the biggest summer road construction projects in our region is set to begin. MnDOT says preliminary work will begin on Highway 25 on the north side of Buffalo beginning today (Monday) and continuing throughout the week.
Highway 25 is slated for a complete overhaul from Catlin Street near the Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo to Kjellberg Court on the south side of Monticello.
Throughout the summer and into the early fall, crews will reconstruct the road surface, and replace or repair underground pipes, along with improving ditch drainage.
Roundabouts will be added at Highway 25 and Wright County Road 37, at Catlin Street in Buffalo, and Wright County will construct a roundabout at Highway 25 and County Road 113.
Other improvements will include turn lane additions at several intersections, and re-construction work at 3rd Avenue and Anderson Avenue. Several pedestrian access improvements including trails and other walking areas are also planned.
MnDOT says a process called “Stabilized Full Depth Replacement” will be used which will recycle the existing road surface.
Officials say the 11.4 million dollar project will result in a smoother road surface, improved traveler safety, improved traffic flow, and improved drainage.
MnDOT says detours will begin next week, with the start of re-construction work also getting underway. MnDOT says that except for an occasional, brief full closure, those who live, work or visit areas in the closed work zone will still have access during construction.
