Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 25 — Buffalo to Monticello

Wright County

Work, traffic plans

Spring - late fall 2026

Here's a tentative look on what the public can expect and plan for during 2026 roadwork. Overall Hwy 25 will close and detour between Buffalo and Monticello for the full duration of this project. Those who travel within the closed work area will encounter delays and changes to access.

Prep work

Includes: utility relocations, surveying, clearing areas along road, soil sampling/testing, construct temporary accesses.

  • Hwy 25 and area roads to encounter periodic lane or shoulder closures.

Photo of SFD on another job
Hwy 25 detour spring-summer 2026. Select map to enlarge.

Update, repair infrastructure and construct new access

Detour begins after school year ends in June

Includes: underground drainage pipes, roundabouts, turn-lanes, intersection lighting, guardrails, access approaches

  • Hwy 25 detour Monticello to Buffalo (PNG): Road closed Cameron Ave. NE (Co. Rd. 131) to John Ause Memorial Dr. to complete roadwork. Detour via Cameron Ave. NE (Co. Rd. 131), Co. Rd. 37 NE, Co. Rd. 12 and Hwy 55 Buffalo. Google map
  • Local access: Hwy 25 will be maintained to those who live, work or visit those within the closed work zone; however, hard closures will be necessary at times to work under the road. Enter/exit nearest your destination, use alternate entrances or side streets.
    • Watch for access changes at these locations:
      • Wright Co. Rd. 37 at Hwy 25 to construct a roundabout. Google map
      • Wright Co. Rd. 113 at Hwy 25 to construct a roundabout. (Led by Wright County - begins in July)
      • Catlin St. at Hwy 25 to construct a roundabout.
    • Hospital/ER access in Buffalo: Will be open and maintained at all times using side streets from Hwy 55 or Hwy 25, follow blue colored H hospital signs.
        • Contractor will communicate directly with emergency services on any updates

Photo of SFD on another job
Hwy 25 detour spring-summer 2026. Select map to enlarge.

Reconstruct the road surface

Includes: complete roundabaouts and access work, revitalize the road surface, pave shoulders, establish turf,

  • Hwy 25 detour Monticello to Buffalo: Road closed between 85th St. NE (Co. Rd. 106) and 35th St. NE (Co. Rd. 83) to complete roadwork. Detour via School Blvd. in Monticello, Edmonson Ave. NE (Co. Rd. 131), Co. Rd. 37, Co. Rd. 12 and Hwy 55 back to Hwy 25 in Buffalo. Google map
  • Local access: Hwy 25 will be maintained to those who live, work or visit those within the closed work zone; however, hard closures will be necessary at times to work under the road. Enter/exit nearest your destination, use alternate entrances or side streets.
    • For road surface work (stabilized full depth reclamation) expect alternate one-way traffic with flaggers and a pilot car.
    • For access changes, follow road signs and enter/exit nearest your destination.

Wrap up work

  • Periodic lane or shoulder closures on area roads as crews complete project

Schedule at a glance

Brief format in a table for 2026 roadwork on Hwy 25 Buffalo to Monticello.

Timeframe Work Impacts
Fall 2025 - late spring 2026 Prep work Periodic lane or shoulder closures
Summer 2026 Replace, repair or construct new infrastructure, includes new accesses (roundabouts, turn-lanes) Road closures with detours; changes to access
Late summer - fall 2026 Reconstruct/recycle road surface Road closures with detours; changes to access
Late fall 2026 Wrap up work Periodic lane or shoulder closures

All information is tentative and subject to change. More details once a contractor is hired. Weather and materials can also delay or move work plans. Updated September 2025.