Update from MN DOT below on the Highway 14 construction project 7/26/17

Update from MN DOT below on the Highway 14 construction project 7/26/17:

Construction is continuing on the project and last week saw the start of concrete paving. It started at the Del Monte railroad tracks in Sleepy Eye and is heading west toward Cobden. Although the pavement looks traversable, it will still be weeks before it has adequate shoulder, turn lanes and striping and will remain closed to through traffic until it is safe to drive on.

The progress on the project was stalled for a couple of days with the rain last week but the paving crew is working 6 days a week with the goal of completing mainline as quick as possible. The look-ahead schedule is as follows: