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August 1, 2024

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Highway 71 Wadena closes, detours overnight Aug. 4–5

BAXTER, Minn. – Those who travel overnight on Highway 71 in Wadena can expect a short-term delay and detour as maintenance crews work at the railroad crossing Aug. 4–5, reports the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Highway 71 will close between Highway 10 and Highway 29/Colfax Avenue at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, until 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Motorists will follow a detour along Highway 29/Colfax Avenue, 2nd Street South/Wadena County Road 20 and Highway 10.
Closure time frames are approximate and weather dependent.

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map of Hwy 71 detour in Wadena

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