Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 71—Sauk Centre

Stearns County

About this project

MnDOT will reconstruct and improve motorist and pedestrian safety on Hwy 71/Main St. S in Sauk Centre, Stearns County.

Project map
Summary of work

  • Reconstruct Hwy 71 from Co. Rd. 186/S. Limit St. to
    Pine St. N
  • Resurface Hwy 71 from I-94 to Co. Rd. 186/S. Limit St.
  • Replace city underground utilities (water and sanitary sewer) and lighting
  • Install new curb and gutter and storm sewer
  • Improve the intersections at Main St. N and Sinclair
    Lewis Ave.
  • Construct a multi-use trail along Hwy 71, replace existing pedestrian sidewalk and extend to Co. Rd. 186
  • Improve pedestrian crossings along Hwy 71, includes access across the Sauk River bridge

Photo shows future Hwy 71 with improved pedestrian sidewalks in Sauk Centre.

Future impacts

  • Project requires road and sidewalk closures with detours