Category Archives: Construction
Bridge Replacement at Twin Lakes Creek Delayed
MAHNOMEN (KDLM) - MnDOT crews continue to work on Highway 200 between Mahnomen and Roy Lake. Crews are finishing up shoulder widening east of the Twin Lakes Bridge. They are expecting to wrap up in th...
Aug 29, 2022 Bridge deck at Twin Lake prepped and ready for concrete. Photo via MnDOT
Roadwork on Several Detroit Lakes Roads begins Monday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes asking residents to refrain from parking on several city roads next week. Beginning Monday, the Public Works Department will be chip sealing East Shore...
Jul 15, 2022
Portion of Highway 108 in Pelican Rapids Closed for Resurfacing Project
PELICAN RAPIDS (KDLM) - Road construction has started on Highway 108 between I-94 and 9th Street in Pelican Rapids. The resurfacing project will keep Highway 108 closed for around two weeks to complet...
Jul 11, 2022
West Lake Drive Projects in Detroit Lakes will Close Road Beginning Tuesday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes is reminding residents and vacationers that construction activity will close portions of West Lake Drive from County Road 6 to the Pelican River beginn...
Jul 07, 2022 A graphic rendition of a completed West Lake Drive project in Detroit Lakes, which features a new multi-use path on the lakeside.
Crews Continue to work on Highway 87 Reconstruction in Frazee
FRAZEE (KDLM) - Crews are progressing on the Highway 87 reconstruction project in Frazee. MnDOT says after four weeks of construction crews continue to work on Stage 1 and Stage 3 of the project. In S...
Jun 23, 2022 Crews use hand compactors to compact the backfill in the utility trench. Water is sprayed on the dirt to improve compactability. (photo via MnDOT)
City and County Approve Bids for West Lake Drive - Phase One Street & Utility Project
DETROIT LAKES - The city of Detroit Lakes has approved the bid for the West Lake Drive - Phase One street and utility project, between Legion Road and County Road 6. During a special City Council meet...
Jun 21, 2022 A graphic rendition of a completed West Lake Drive project in Detroit Lakes, which features a new multi-use path on the lakeside.
Be on the Lookout for Cracked and Buckling Roads During Extreme Heat
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - MnDOT has put out a warning to drivers to be on the lookout for cracking and buckling roads through the weekend. Extremely high temperatures are expected through the weekend wit...
Jun 17, 2022 via MnDOT
Bridge Work on Highway 200 near Mahnomen Begins Thursday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Crews will begin the Twin Lakes Creek bridge replacement on Highway 200 this week. MnDOT says the roadway will be impassable at the bridge to all traffic beginning this Thursday...
Jun 07, 2022
Construction on Highway 87 in Frazee to Begin Next Week
FRAZEE (KDLM) - Construction on Highway 87 in Frazee will begin next week. High 87 will close between High 10 and Country Road 10/Juniper Avenue beginning Tuesday, May 31. Lane closures and Flaggers w...
May 24, 2022
Planned Power Outage Friday Near Lake Park and Audubon
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Wild Rice Electric members will likely experience a power outage on Friday. The planned outage will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 13 and will last approximately 2 hours. Cre...
May 11, 2022