June 2026 meeting materials
Review the project map and the information below. Please provide your comments via the comments tab by June 30, 2026.
Bypass lane at County Road 40
After gathering community feedback, the project team determined a bypass lane is needed at County Road 40. Community members shared their experiences at a public meeting, leading the team to re-evaluate this section. We concluded a bypass lane is warranted. Significant work is required to remove rock and make room for the bypass lane. Property owners and residents impacted by this work will receive additional information closer to construction.
Realignment of W County Road 8
MnDOT will re-align West County Road 8 for better sightlines for vehicles entering Highway 52. As part of this work, we will also construct a construct a cul-de-sac at 3rd St. in Fountain. Both changes will improve intersection safety and reduce the risk of crashes.
Construction impacts
Construction is planned for 2027 and 2028. Two detours will be required in the first year, 2027. Detours will likely not be needed in 2028. Instead, the team is looking into using flaggers and pilot cars to help motorists navigate past the resurfacing crew.
Year 1
- Create southbound bypass lane at County Road 40
- Replace and repair culverts
- Realign West County Road 8
Year 2
- ADA sidewalk work
- Resurface the roadway
Highway 52 detour
Vehicles traveling southbound on Highway 52 will detour east on Highway 30, then south on County Road 11. Vehicles will return to Highway 52 at Fountain. The same will be in reverse for northbound vehicles.
W County Road 8 detour
Vehicles traveling east on W. County Road 8 will turn south on County Road 7, east on Highway 80 and reach Highway 52. Vehicles intending to go west on W County Road 8 will turn west on Highway 80, north on County Road 7 and return to W County Road 8.