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🚧 Update: Road Closure on 11th Avenue Due to Construction Work in Clarkfield, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Local users of the Waze navigation app have reported a road closure in Clarkfield, MN, located between 12th Avenue and 11th Avenue. This announcement was generated within the 511MN system, and although efforts are made to maintain accurate and current data, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) advises that the information has not been independently verified and cannot guarantee its accuracy at this time. The closure is due to ongoing construction work, and a detour is currently in operation to redirect traffic. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and seek alternate routes if planning to travel through this area. Stay tuned for further updates.
🚧 Update on US 59 Road Closure for Construction Work in Clarkfield, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. As part of the ongoing infrastructure improvements, the stretch between MN 67 and 11th Avenue on US 59, Clarkfield, is currently closed to all traffic to facilitate construction work. The closure is expected to remain in place until May 19, 2024, concluding at around 6:00 PM CDT. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour: travel east on Hwy 67, turn north onto CR 8, and then proceed west on CR 5 to rejoin Hwy 59. The detour route is clearly marked and designed to minimize disruption to travelers. For more details about the construction project and the detour routes, the public is encouraged to visit the provided link.
Upcoming Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Judicial Ditch 15 in Renville, Sibley, and McLeod Counties
The Renville, Sibley, and McLeod Joint County Drainage Authority in Minnesota has scheduled a public hearing on June 4, 2024, to discuss the partial abandonment of Judicial Ditch 15. The hearing will take place at the Renville County Government Services Center in Olivia, Minnesota. It will focus on a petition by local landowners, including Swenson Groveland Farms and individuals like Dale Stamer and the Wertish family, to abandon parts of the ditch.
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