Tree removal along Hwy 22 between St. Peter and Hwy 111 begins

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Drivers are advised to use caution on Highway 22 from St. Peter to Highway 111 starting Monday, March 24 as workers begin removing trees in preparation for construction this summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

MnDOT says drivers will encounter shoulder closures along Highway 22. The work needs to be done early in the year to prevent protected bats from making their homes in the trees.

The tree removal is preliminary work for the Highway 22 St. Peter to Highway 111 resurfacing project. The project will include resurfacing approximately 12 miles of Highway 22 from the intersection with Nicollet County Road 20 to Highway 111. The project also includes adding a right turn lane at Nicollet County Road 20, upgrading lighting at intersections, and culvert repairs.

Construction for the project is anticipated to begin in mid-July and continue until mid-October with traffic detoured during construction.

Benefits of the project include improved pavement and drainage, and increased safety with upgraded lighting and access modifications. Ulland Brothers, Inc. was awarded the project with a bid of $3,873,434.47.

Visit the Highway 22 St. Peter to Highway 111 project website for more information including detour routes and to sign up for email updates.

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