Hwy 7

About this project

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.