Highway 55 Annandale closes, detour begins May 6
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel on Highway 55 through Annandale, Wright County, should prepare for delays as the road closes and detours Tuesday, May 6, advises the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Here’s what to expect May 6 through mid-October (see Figure 1 below):
- Brown Avenue to Poplar Avenue closed to through traffic
- Detour: Motorists will follow a detour that uses Wright County Road 3, County Road 39, Highway 24 and County Road 6
- Annandale Boulevard to Poplar Avenue open to two-way traffic
- Expect narrow lanes with no shoulders and reduced speeds
- Annandale is open: access will be maintained for those who live, work or visit areas along the Highway 55 work zone
- Expect reduced speeds, changes to access, gravel or grooved road surfaces, narrowed lanes, lane shifts, flaggers, heavy equipment and use of alternate accesses. Please slow down, follow construction signs through the work zone and stay out of barricaded areas.
Highway 55 detour map
Figure 1: Highway 55 detour May 6 to mid-October (PNG)
The $11.5 million project will resurface, reconstruct and widen shoulders on segments of Highway 55 from Brown Avenue to east of Annandale Boulevard, which includes underground city utilities, sidewalks and adjacent roads/entrances.
When complete in mid-October, travelers will benefit from a smoother ride; improved motorist and pedestrian access and safety; and updated drainage and city utilities.
For more information, maps, sign up for email updates or contact MnDOT, visit the project webpage: www.mndot.gov/d3/projects/annandale.
For current road conditions and detours on Minnesota highways, visit 511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
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