You're invited to learn about 2028 roadwork plans for Hwy 71 in Sauk Centre.
Meet and greet for businesses: 2-3:30 p.m.
Public open house: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Sauk Centre City Hall
320 Oak St. S
Both open house-style meetings will provide the same information. There’s no formal presentation—just stop by anytime to visit with project staff, view design layouts and ask questions.
About this project
MnDOT will reconstruct and improve motorist and pedestrian safety on Hwy 71/Main St. S in Sauk Centre, Stearns County, in 2028.
Summary of work
Reconstruct Hwy 71 from Co. Rd. 186/S. Limit St. to
Pine St. N
Resurface Hwy 71 from I-94 to Co. Rd. 186/S. Limit St.
Replace city underground utilities (water and sanitary sewer) and lighting
Install new curb and gutter and storm sewer
Improve the intersections at Main St. N and Sinclair
Lewis Ave.
Construct a multi-use trail along Hwy 71, replace existing pedestrian sidewalk and extend to Co. Rd. 186
Improve pedestrian crossings along Hwy 71, includes access across the Sauk River bridge
Future impacts
Project requires road and sidewalk closures with detours
