Hwy 56 Stage 2a detour wraps up as construction progresses in LeRoy
LEROY, Minn. – Highway 56 motorists in LeRoy can again drive on the road between Ada and Everett streets now that crews have removed the detour on the east end of town, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The work completes the first stage and crews continue working on Stage 2b on the west side of downtown. The the Stage 2b detour (JPG) is in effect.
Crews are reconstructing 1.2 miles of Highway 56 through LeRoy.
- Stage 2b is between Mower County Road 56 to S Mather Street. Traffic is detoured along county roads 12, 53 and 11. View the town detour map (JPG) and the extended detour map (JPG). Crews anticipate completion at the end of August, weather permitting.
- Stage 3 is scheduled after 2b is completed. Crews will work between S Mather Street and Everett Street. Traffic will be detoured south of County Road 56 and N Mather Street. View the detour map (JPG). This stage will begin later in August.
Residents and business owners with questions about access to properties can contact Trevor Minnich, 507-272-3142.
To learn more about the project, visit the MnDOT project 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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