MnDOT, State Patrol reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions, road construction on Highway 59

MnDOT, State Patrol reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions, road construction on Highway 59

The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Minnesota State Patrol, wants to remind WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes prior to noon on Monday, July 29. Vehicles arriving before noon on Monday will not be permitted to park on the shoulder and will be subject to removal and penalty by State Patrol.

Vehicles staged along Highway 59 after noon on Monday must be parked on the shoulder and parking is at the owner’s risk. Guests must stay within their vehicles and are not permitted to set up camps, chairs, grills, etc., outside of their vehicles.

The area will be patrolled by the Minnesota State Patrol and WE Fest Security.

Road construction navigation

For those traveling from Interstate 94 to Detroit Lakes, there is current road construction on Highway 59 in Pelican Rapids, and portions of the road are closed. If you are traveling with large trailers or campers, it is advised to use Highway 34 to Highway 59 to avoid traffic backups in Pelican Rapids. Businesses in Pelican Rapids are open, so if you have a destination in Pelican Rapids, use the in-town detour routes but expect long delays during peak times.

For those traveling from the east, Highway 34 is also under construction between Osage and Park Rapids, and the road is closed to thru-traffic. Please follow the detour on Highway 71 and County Road 48.