Hwy 93 Henderson winter construction update- News Releases

Hwy 93 Henderson winter construction update

MANKATO, Minn. – Despite the challenges of performing construction work during the winter months, progress on the Highway 93 Henderson project continues, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Current construction includes excavation, placement of embankment, and bridge work. Approximately 130 miles of wick drain placement (used to accelerate consolidation of soils), has been placed. The Rush River Bridge was removed, and construction of the new bridge has begun. Additionally, crews are driving over 3,000 pile for column-supported embankment, and installing drilled shafts for pier support of the Rush River Bridge.

Current drone video of the project is available online at: www.dot.state.mn.us/d7/projects/hwy93henderson/index.html .

Highway 93 has been closed since April 15, 2024, with traffic detoured to Highways 169 and 19. The project is expected to be complete in late 2026. Schedules are subject to change depending upon weather and other unforeseeable circumstances.
The project includes:

Raising Highway 93 approximately eight feet, putting it one foot above historic high-water events
Reconstructing 3.6 miles of Highway 93 from Highway 169 to Elm St. in Henderson
Replacing the Rush River Bridge
Constructing an additional overflow bridge to allow for Rush River flood relief

MnDOT reminds motorists to avoid going around barricades or entering the construction area due to safety.

S.M. Hentges & Sons was awarded the project with a bid of $30,606,833.65.

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