by Frank Lee
operations@thenewsleaders.com
Motorists may encounter delays near the Hwy. 15/CR 1 intersection in Sartell as two ramps open, two ramps close and a new detour began May 24.
- The two ramps on the south side of the intersection will open.
- The ramp from southbound Hwy. 15 to westbound CR 1 will close. A signed detour will direct motorists along southbound Hwy 15, to eastbound CR 120, to CR 1.
- The ramp from westbound CR 1 to northbound Hwy. 15 will close. A signed detour will direct motorists from CR 1, to westbound CR 120, to northbound Hwy. 15.
The closures are needed as part of a project that will resurface Hwy. 15 between Hwy. 23/Division Street in St. Cloud and the Benton Drive interchange in Sauk Rapids, and improve the Hwy. 15/12th Street N and Hwy. 15/CR 1 intersections.
When complete, the project will result in a smoother ride, improve traffic flow and accessibility and improve pedestrian safety.
For more information on 2016 roadwork on Hwy. 15 in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Sartell visit www.mndot.gov/d3/stc/.
A separate Stearns County project to improve CR 1 at Hwy. 15 in Sartell will begin later this year. More information on that project can be found on the Stearns County website at www.co.stearns.mn.us/PropertyRoads/RoadConstruction/CSAH1HeritageDr .
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
