Highway 14 detoured west of Lake Benton starting Aug. 10 for culvert replacements

LAKE BENTON, Minn. – A detour of Highway 14 west of Lake Benton will begin Aug. 10, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Traffic will be routed to Highway 75 and Lincoln County Roads 1 and 13.

Three box culverts will be replaced approximately two to three miles east of the Minnesota/South Dakota state line. Benefits of this project include extending the life of the culverts, providing a smoother road surface and increasing safety.

Midwest Contracting is the contractor for this $2.02 million project which is expected to last through October. The work schedule is subject to change depending on weather and other unforeseeable conditions.

Visit the website and sign up for project emails at Highway 14 Culvert Replacements - MnDOT.

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