Westbound Hwy 14 detour at Kasson planned for morning hours Aug. 5 for bridge work
KASSON, Minn. – Westbound motorists will encounter a short-duration detour at Highway 14 and Highway 57 in Kasson on Monday, Aug. 5 until noon as crews wrap up work at the westbound bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The Highway 14 westbound motorists will be routed down and up the ramps at Kasson between 6 a.m. and noon.
This work is part of the Highway 14 project that is making the following improvements. The project is expected to be completed in mid-August.
- Construct a J-turn at Highway 14 and Dodge County Road 9
- Install a high-tension cable median barrier between Dodge Center and Kasson
- Resurface pavement between Kasson and Byron
- Improve and repair drainage
- Rehabilitate the eastbound and westbound Highway 14 bridges over Highway 57. The work includes new end posts, approach panels and expansion joints
- Upgrade the Road Weather Information System (RWIS) site near Byron with new pavement sensors and processing unit
To learn more this project, go to MnDOT’s website where you can also sign up for email and text message updates.
Safety in work zones
Motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones including lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving heavy equipment and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:
- Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
- Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones.
- Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
- Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
- Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Do the zipper merge.
- Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
- Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
Stay connected, informed
- Check out other MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects and sign up for construction updates.
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