Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 7

Lester Prairie

About this project

Map of intersection of Hwy 7 and CR 1 near Lester Prairie

Summary of work

  • Construct roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 7 and McLeod County Road 1 near Lester Prairie.

Traffic impacts

  • Work will require a detour (map).
  • There will be a separate detour for cars and trucks.

Safety enhancements

  • Several safety enhancements are planned as part of the official detour. Click here to view a summary.
  • Safety enhancements are temporary and will be removed once the project is complete and the detour is removed.
  • Detour route and corresponding safety enhancements are shown on the map.
  1. A pedestrian crossing sign will be installed in the middle of the crosswalk of CR 9 and CR 23/Central Ave. the crosswalk will be repainted to make it more visible.
  2. A four-way stop with larger more visible stop signs will be installed at the intersection of CR 23/Central Ave. and Pine St.
  3. A northbound advance bicycle crossing sign will be installed at the crossing on Pine St.
  4. A southbound flashing stop sign will be installed at the intersection of Pine St. and CR 23/Second Ave. S.
  5. An eastbound flashing stop sign and pedestrian crossing sign will be installed.

Other enhancements

  • Two trailer mounted dynamic speed signs will be used in town that can be moved to different locations within and around town as needed.
  • A number of portable message boards will also be used during the project to keep drivers informed.
  • Truck route signs will be removed or covered to discourage truck traffic through town during the project.