Country Club Drive detour begins July 8 for Highway 19 reconstruction project in Marshall

WILLMAR, Minn. – A detour of Country Club Drive begins July 8 as work progresses on the Highway 19 reconstruction project in Marshall, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Country Club Drive will be closed from Southview Drive to Highway 19 as work gets underway for the roundabout being constructed at the junction of Highway 19, Country Club Drive and South 2nd Street.

Traffic will be routed to Southview Drive and Highway 59. The detour is expected to be in place until the end of September, depending on weather and other unforeseeable circumstances.

Current traffic impacts

Work is happening in stages to minimize travel impacts (see map for 2025 staging).
Through traffic (travelers who are not visiting Marshall) is detoured to County Road 7 and Highway 23.
Highway 19/College Drive is closed from Fairgrounds Road to Highway 68/Highway 59 to accommodate Stages 1-4.
Access to Marlene Street, Paul Street, and Parkview Drive, is from the east on Highway 19 to Marlene Street.
Legion Field Road, Parkview Drive, and West Saratoga Street are closed.
Access to homes and businesses remains open at the crossings of Highway 19 with 4th Street and North Greely Street
Beginning Tuesday, July 8:

Country Club Drive will be closed from Southview Drive to Highway 19
Country Club Drive traffic will be routed to Southview Drive and Highway 59
Timmerman Drive, Artillery Drive, Country Club Drive, and South 2nd Street will be closed at Highway 19

Highway 19/College Drive is a busy work zone, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to complete the project

Project summary

MnDOT, in partnership with the City of Marshall, is reconstructing 1.8 miles of Highway 19/College Drive from Marlene Street through the intersection of Bruce Street. The project includes replacing pavement, sanitary sewer and watermain; constructing a single-lane roundabout; updating sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to improve accessibility; and making traffic control changes throughout the route to enhance safety for everyone.

Project benefits

Once the project has been completed, everyone can enjoy a smoother road surface, enhanced safety, and improved accessibility. The project also improves drainage and will help ensure that city and state infrastructure continue to serve their purpose for many years.

R and G Construction is the primary contractor, and the approximate cost is $25.7 million. This project received $15.4 million in funding from Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, also known as a RAISE grant.

Stay connected

Learn more about the components of this project, and sign up for project emails and texts at mndot.gov/d8/projects/hwy19marshall
Beginning May 1, join weekly update meetings every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Marshall City Hall
Weekly updates will be posted every Friday on the project website
Join the Southwest Minnesota Facebook group for news, events and updates
For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

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