The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced projects affecting motorists traveling in the Northern Watch circulation area this summer.
The projects include:
• A two-stage project on Highway 11 in Greenbush. Expected to span a total of about 12 weeks this summer, the project includes pavement reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction, storm sewer reconstruction, corridor lighting and utility improvements. A detour will be in place. The project is estimated to cost $3.2 million.
• A three-stage project this summer on Highway 11 from Roseau to Warroad. The project will replace deteriorating pavements, realign a section near the Roseau Airport, reconstruct the “ridge” area with right-turn lanes and a center left-turn lane, and replace culverts. A detour will be in place as part of this estimated $20 million project.
• Replacement of a box culvert along Highway 75, one mile south of Argyle. The estimated $713,000 project has a construction timeline of May to June. A detour will be in place, but adjacent property owners and businesses will have access.
• Highway 89 from the Marshall/Roseau county line to the north city limits of Wannaska. Estimated to cost $2.9 million, this project includes a mill and overlay, sidewalk upgrades in Wannaska, and culvert replacements. A detour will be in place for this summer project.
• Replacement of a box culvert on Highway 92 at Badger Creek, two miles east of Highway 32 near Red Lake Falls. This project, estimated to cost $4 million, has a construction timeline of August to September. A detour will be in place.
• Bridge deck repairs on Highway 171 near St. Vincent and Highway 175 west of Hallock. Led by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, these projects, along with a similar project near East Grand Forks, are estimated to total $7.8 million and will be completed this summer. A detour will be place for the Highway 171 project.
MnDOT’s 2026 construction season includes more than 200 planned projects that will improve state roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure, plus 51 projects that will improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit.
“We have a robust 2026 road construction season ahead of us — when complete, these projects will help people get around more easily, improve safety, create smoother pavement, and improve connectivity for everyone who relies on our multimodal transportation system,” said MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. “In every work zone, there are people working hard to keep you safe – help keep them safe too. Slow down when navigating work zones, put away every distraction, and work to keep everyone safe. We’re all in the work zone together.”
For more information, go to mndot.gov/construction.