2025-2027: Hwy 10, 29 and 71 — Wadena construction

Know before you go: check 511mn.org

Current work zone

Information subject to change. News release (4/27)

2026 work zone areas map — *Select Hwy 10 detour map PNG to enlarge*

Hwy 10

West to east of Wadena

One lane each direction through fall
- Expect lane shifts, no shoulders, head-to-head traffic and multiple crews at work

Co. Rd. 4 to Harry Rich Dr.

Road closed through early June
- Detour via Co. Rd. 4 and Harry Rich Dr. Plan for delays and expect slow or stopped traffic at busy times

Local access open

Expect changes, follow signs

Upcoming

Hwy 10 detour extends to Verndale

Both directions to close between Co. Rd. 4 in Wadena and Oink Joint Rd./140th St. to replace the Whiskey Creek culvert and complete other underground work (for about six weeks). Detour uses Co. Rd. 4 and Co. Rd. 23 to Verndale (PNG)

Hwy 29, Hwy 71

Work begins after June 22

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 for 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 prior to your visit
Use of a side streets, alleys 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 time frame)
- 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 time frame)
- Resurface road
- Update/add sidewalk
- Storm sewer work