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Lane Closures, Slowdowns Expected Due to Work on Highway 19

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin work on stretches of Highway 19 that fall within Northfield city limits.

Motorists should expect delays on one of Northfield's main thoroughfares.

If all goes according to plan, on MondayΒ construction crews from theΒ MinnesotaΒ Department ofΒ Transportation will beginΒ mill and overlay work on Highway 19 in Northfield. The work is part of a $3.8 million refurbishment of the highway, focusing on the portion fromΒ officials Northfield's Second Street Bridge to Cannon Falls.

While work is going on, drivers could encounterΒ lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should prepare forΒ delays, particularly nearΒ the intersection ofΒ Division Street andΒ Second Street. If possible,Β use alternate routes.Β 

Work should conclude byΒ late Tuesday, Sept. 10.Β 

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