Road Work in Wadena County

US 71 in both directions: Construction work.

Between Franklin Avenue Southwest and US 10 (Wadena). Look out for construction work. There is a width limit in effect . There is a length limit in effect . Width limit 11'0" . Vehicle length limit 75 ft . Please follow the Minnesota DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s) . Until September 12, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Comment: Truck detour—Limited space for large-vehicle turning movements: short-term truck detour needed to complete work at the Hwy 29 and Hwy 71 intersection. Use Co. Rd. 75, Hwy 10, and Hwy 71 For additional information on this project, Click Here