Hwy 67 rerouting complete
New roadway designations
- Hwy 274 from Hwy 23 to existing CR 2 (north end of Wood Lake) is now Hwy 67
- Hwy 274 from existing CR 2 to 2nd Ave in Wood Lake is now CR 6
- CR 2 from Wood Lake to Hwy 67 is now Hwy 67
- Hwy 67 from Granite Falls to the impacted area (which remains closed) is now Hwy 167
- Hwy 67 from the impacted area to CR 21 is now CR A1
- CR 21 will extend to new Hwy 67/old CR 2
2024 Guardrail and rumble strips project
- MnDOT is installing guardrail, erosion control, and concrete curbing at the bridge over Wood Lake Creek, east of Wood Lake; culverts near the bridge will also be replaced.
- MnDOT is also installing rumble strips and ground-in wet reflective striping on new Hwy 67/old CR 2 between Wood Lake and where Hwy 67 turns south toward Echo.
- Travelers will encounter occasional lane closures and flaggers near Wood Lake Creek. Be alert for workers and heavy equipment entering/exiting roadway.
- Rumble strips and striping installation is a moving operation and will be done under traffic.
- Brief delays can be expected along Hwy 67 during the project, allow extra travel time.
- Work begins Aug. 12 and ends mid-September.
2024 Project update
Sept. 20, 2024
- Crews are installing permanent pavement markings (centerline, fog lines, and stop bars).
Next steps
- A cul-de-sac will be constructed on existing Hwy 67 at the previous Upper Sioux Agency State Park Visitor Center (both are now closed)
- The Yellow Medicine Bridge is anticipated to be removed in 2026, or earlier if ground movement accelerates faster than projected