Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 10, 29 and 71—Wadena construction

Wadena and Otter Tail counties

Know before you go: check 511mn.org

Current work zone

Off-road work may occur year-round.

2026 curent work zone
Open to one lane each way. Work resumes in mid-April along Hwy 10 and motorists may encounter shoulder closures as crews set-up. Select map PNG to enlarge

Hwy 10

  • Road open to one lane each direction from 620th Ave. to Oink Joint Rd.
    • Roundabout open at Hwy 10 and Otter Tail Co. Rd. 92
      • Expect lane shifts, reduced speeds, temporary signage
        • Note road surface: north side of the roundabout is paved with permanent concrete, while the south is temporarily paved with asphalt. Be extra cautious when road conditions are slippery
        • Use Co. Rd. 92 to access the Hospital and ER

Hwy 71, Hwy 29

  • All lanes open in Wadena. Work begins in mid-June.

2026 work

April - late October

2025 work zone areas map
Wadena:2026 work zone map on Hwy 10, Hwy 29 and Hwy 71. Select map PNG to enlarge

Wadena is open

Access to those who live, work or visit areas along this project will be open and maintained at all times. However, expect these changes:

  • Hard closures at times; contact businesses ahead of time and enter nearest your destination
  • Use of a side streets, alley or back/side entrances
  • Gravel or grooved surfaces or temporary entrances
  • Pedestrians will have sidewalk closures with detours

Expect major construction on Hwy 10 west of Wadena at 620th Ave., Otter Tail County, to east of Wadena at Oink Joint Rd./140th St., Wadena County, in 2026-2027.

Hwy 10 west of Hwy 71

  • Excavate and build up road materials; replace pipes; construct road, medians and entrances, J-turn at Co. Rd. 75 and second half of roundabout at hospital - Goal: Open to four lanes by late October

Hwy 10 east of Hwy 71

  • Excavate and build-up road materials; construct segments of road, entrances, half of roundabout at Harry Rich Dr., and box culverts at Union Creek and Whiskey Creek

Hwy 71 south of Hwy 10

  • Franklin to Aldrich Ave. S (35 consecutive days within June 22-Sept. 8)
    • Resurface and update the road
    • Update or install sidewalks
    • Storm sewer work
    • Update or replace signals at Hwy 29, Bryant Ave. S, Aldrich Ave.

Hwy 29

  • Hwy 71 to west limits of Wadena (40 consecutive days within June 22-Sept. 8)
    • Resurface road
    • Update/add sidewalk
    • Storm sewer work