Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Hwy 61 - McQuade Road Intersection Improvements

St Louis

Traffic impacts

Motorists can expect lane closures on northbound Highway 61 at the Talmadge River just south of McQuade Road for culvert work starting on July 7.

Construction of a J-Turn (also known as an R-CUT) at Highway 61 and McQuade Road will begin in September. This work will require a detour of the inland side of McQuade Road to Lismore Road to Ryan Road. Lane closures are also expected on Highway 61 for this work.

About this project

A rendering of the Hwy 61 project at McQuade Road.

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Summary of work

This project involves constructing a reduced conflict intersection at the Hwy 61 and McQuade Road intersection, repair of the Talmadge River culvert wall and the installation of a Roadway Weather Information System.

Project video updates

A video update with construction information will be posted in spring 2026.

October 2024