Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 10, 29 and 71—Wadena

Wadena and Otter Tail counties

Take the Try Out survey

You're invited to walk, bike or drive through the Hwy 71 (E Jefferson St.) demonstration project set up between Aldrich Ave. and Bryant Ave. in downtown Wadena Aug. 15–Sept. 27.

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Wadena trial project

Here’s what you'll experience:

  • The traffic signal at Hwy 71 and Bryant Ave. is turned off and partially removed so motorists don't have to make unnecessary stops
  • Stop signs added on Bryant Ave. at Hwy 71; intersection functions as a through- or two-way stop
  • Pedestrian crosswalk flashing signals at Bryant Ave. and Aldrich Ave. with extended sidewalk approaches; motorists prompted to stop for those crossing Hwy 71

Feedback from the community is important and the survey results will assist MnDOT configure the intersection in the 2025 construction project.

Photo of temporary set-up in downtown Wadena - shows push buttons for the pedestrian crossing sigal

Contact: Ken Hansen, Traffic Engineer, 218-820-8341

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format, please email your request to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720.

Construction

Future work impacts on Hwy 10, Hwy 29 and Hwy 71 projects in the Wadena in 2025-2026. More details will become available when closer to construction.

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Current impacts

Off-road work to occur year-round. All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

  • Periodic lane or shoulder closures as crews prepare work areas. Includes: surveying, soil sampling, relocating utilities and removal of debris/structures along the highway.

Major roadwork 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 2025-2026. About this Hwy 10 project

  • More details to come

Roadwork on Hwy 29/Colfax Ave. S between Franklin Ave. and Aldrich Ave. in 2025 About this Hwy 29 project

  • More details to come

Roadwork on Hwy 71/Jefferson St. from Franklin Ave. to Aldrich Ave. in 2025. About this Hwy 71 project

  • More details to come