2025 construction
April 27 to mid-October
MnDOT will reconstruct, resurface and improve pedestrian features along the Hwy 12 in Wright County. Subscribe to Hwy 12 construction updates
Howard Lake
Construction in progress through late July
Current impacts
April 27 to late July
Expect roadwork from west of 13th Ave. to east of Sixth Ave.
Motorists
- Hwy 12 open with one lane in each direction
- Expect narrow lanes, shoulder or turn lane closures, gravel surfaces and flaggers at times
- Work will occur mostly between 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. on weekdays
Pedestrians
- Sidewalk closures with signed detours
Howard Lake is open
Access to businesses and residents will be maintained and open; however, expect use of alternate entrances or side streets
Fall
Crews will return to all three cities in the fall to apply the final road surface and permanent markings
Summary of work
- Resurface Hwy 12 with a new asphalt road surface from west of 13th Ave. to east of Sixth Ave.
- Reconstruct or repair concrete curbs, gutters and entrances
- Improve and update pedestrian access:
- Reconstruct segments of sidewalks and ramp approaches between 13th Ave. and Sixth Ave.
- Reconstruct and widen the sidewalk in a two block area in the downtown district between Ninth Ave. and Seventh Ave.
- Update pedestrian crosswalk signal systems
Layout concept
Related work
City of Howard Lake 2025 street and utility projects
Project home
Waverly
Construction begins June 9
A rectangular rapid flashing beacon warns motorists that pedestrians are within the crosswalk
Current impacts
June 9 to mid-August
Expect road work on Hwy 12 from west of Summerfield Dr. to First St. S
Motorists
- Hwy 12 open with one lane in each direction.
- Expect narrow lanes, shoulder or turn lane closures, gravel surfaces and flaggers at times
- Work will occur mostly between 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. on weekdays
Pedestrians
- Sidewalk closures with signed routes
Waverly is open
Access to businesses and residents will be maintained and open; however, expect use of alternate entrances or side streets, includes sidewalk detours.
Crews will return to all three cities in the fall to apply the final road surface and permanent markings.
Work
- Resurface Hwy 12 with a new asphalt road surface from west of Summerfield Dr. to First St. S
- Reconstruct or repair concrete curbs, gutters and side entries
- Improve and update pedestrian access:
- Repair or add new sidewalk, includes bump outs
- Update pedestrian crosswalk signal systems at the intersections of:
- Hwy 12 and Co. Rd. 8 SW
- Hwy 12 and Fourth St. S/Co. Rd. 62
Project home
Montrose
Begins late-July
Hwy 12 work zone from east of Clementa Ave. to east of Zephyr Ave., Wright County.
Future impacts
Motorists: Lane closures or shifts, flaggers, temporary access changes
Pedestrians: Sidewalk closures, signed detours
Montrose is open
Access to businesses and residents will be maintained and open; however, expect use of alternate entrances or side streets, includes sidewalk detours.
Crews will return to all three cities in the fall to apply the final road surface and permanent markings.
Work
- Resurface Hwy 12 with a new asphalt surface from east of Clementa Ave. to east of Zephyr Ave. in Montrose
- Reconstruct or repair concrete curbs, gutters and entrances
- Add a center turn lane at Zephyr Ave. and Arizona Ave. in east Montrose to improve access.
- Reconstruct the Hwy 12 intersection at Hwy 25 and Wright Co. Rd. 12/Buffalo Ave. S, to improve the truck turning radius and pedestrian crosswalk
Project home
