🚧Hwy Project Update and Reminders🚧
It's been a busy few weeks with lots of work happening throughout town. Crews on Hwy 10 have been removing pavement and poor materials west of town with storm sewer drainage pipes being placed and roadway being built behind the excavation operations. They will work to install watermain and sanitary sewer this weekend, Sat-Sun.
Hard Road Closures:
Hwy 10 remains closed from 9th St to 11th St/Co. Rd. 92 (No through traffic allowed; follow signs)
Co. Rd. 92 Closed at Hwy 10. Follow detour signs.
Reminder:
Wadena businesses are still open for everyone. Utilize our business access maps located on our web page and here on our Facebook page. Please continue to drive carefully, always follow construction signs, use the entrance closest to where you're going and stay out of closed-off areas. Thank you for working through this with us!
It's been a busy few weeks with lots of work happening throughout town. Crews on Hwy 10 have been removing pavement and poor materials west of town with storm sewer drainage pipes being placed and roadway being built behind the excavation operations. They will work to install watermain and sanitary sewer this weekend, Sat-Sun.
Hard Road Closures:
Hwy 10 remains closed from 9th St to 11th St/Co. Rd. 92 (No through traffic allowed; follow signs)
Co. Rd. 92 Closed at Hwy 10. Follow detour signs.
Reminder:
Wadena businesses are still open for everyone. Utilize our business access maps located on our web page and here on our Facebook page. Please continue to drive carefully, always follow construction signs, use the entrance closest to where you're going and stay out of closed-off areas. Thank you for working through this with us!
You're Invited!
We’re excited to welcome you to the Wadena Area Child Care Center Open House on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at 415 Jefferson St. N, Wadena.
Come tour the new space, meet our dedicated child care providers, and learn more about services available to families in our community. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30 p.m., with the Open House to follow.
Parking is available at the Astera Health Legacy Campus lot—please enter through Door T14.
We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Marie at 218-234-0317 or mashland@mahube.org.
We’re excited to welcome you to the Wadena Area Child Care Center Open House on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at 415 Jefferson St. N, Wadena.
Come tour the new space, meet our dedicated child care providers, and learn more about services available to families in our community. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30 p.m., with the Open House to follow.
Parking is available at the Astera Health Legacy Campus lot—please enter through Door T14.
We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Marie at 218-234-0317 or mashland@mahube.org.
🚧Hwy 10 Project Update🚧
Crews are making steady progress on Highway 10, including excavation, storm sewer work, and utility crossings. Old pavement is being removed and the asphalt is crushed and reused as a base for the new concrete road. This approach is both efficient and environmentally friendly!
Thank you for your patience as improvements move forward to create a safer, smoother highway!
Crews are making steady progress on Highway 10, including excavation, storm sewer work, and utility crossings. Old pavement is being removed and the asphalt is crushed and reused as a base for the new concrete road. This approach is both efficient and environmentally friendly!
Thank you for your patience as improvements move forward to create a safer, smoother highway!
🚧Hwy 71 N Businesses are OPEN🚧
Highway 71 N Businesses are open. For businesses seen on this map, you will need to take the Hwy 71 detour and approach from the north. If we missed a business, let us know and we will get it added. This map will be available on our website and the Hwy 10/71/29 Project page. Maps will continue to be updated as phases of the project change.
Highway 71 N Businesses are open. For businesses seen on this map, you will need to take the Hwy 71 detour and approach from the north. If we missed a business, let us know and we will get it added. This map will be available on our website and the Hwy 10/71/29 Project page. Maps will continue to be updated as phases of the project change.
🚧Hwy Project Progress🚧
Crews continue to make steady progress on the Highway 71 and 10 projects. Old pavement is being cleared to prepare for new road surfaces, crews are performing muck excavation, and new sewer and water lines are being installed.
Stay tuned for more updates to come.
Crews continue to make steady progress on the Highway 71 and 10 projects. Old pavement is being cleared to prepare for new road surfaces, crews are performing muck excavation, and new sewer and water lines are being installed.
Stay tuned for more updates to come.
🚧Hwy Project Road Signs🚧
Some may be asking, what exactly do these signs mean - "Road Closed, Local Business Only"
This sign means that the road is open only for access to local businesses located on the road.
Example: Imagine you wanted to go to a business on west Hwy 10 to shop. You can access them via Hwy 10 like you would normally (except hospital).
Example: Imagine you wanted to go to Detroit Lakes. You cannot get to Detroit Lakes via Hwy 10 in Wadena. You would need to follow the 71 to 29 to 75 detour.
Some may be asking, what exactly do these signs mean - "Road Closed, Local Business Only"
This sign means that the road is open only for access to local businesses located on the road.
Example: Imagine you wanted to go to a business on west Hwy 10 to shop. You can access them via Hwy 10 like you would normally (except hospital).
Example: Imagine you wanted to go to Detroit Lakes. You cannot get to Detroit Lakes via Hwy 10 in Wadena. You would need to follow the 71 to 29 to 75 detour.
🚧Hwy 71 Detour Update🚧
Bright yellow pedestrian crossing signs have been installed along our detour route on 2nd St NW to help keep people safe during current roadwork. Please stay alert for people crossing and watch for the new signage while driving through the area. Thank you for helping us keep folks safe!
Bright yellow pedestrian crossing signs have been installed along our detour route on 2nd St NW to help keep people safe during current roadwork. Please stay alert for people crossing and watch for the new signage while driving through the area. Thank you for helping us keep folks safe!
🚧Hwy 10 Business are OPEN🚧
Business access will remain open through the project. Businesses shown on this map can be accessed via westbound Hwy 10. It is open to local traffic only, so if you need to reach a business shown below, you can still access it via Hwy 10.
Through traffic will need to use the Hwy 71/Hwy 29/Co Rd 75 detour. . If you have questions or feedback on the project, see the link below for the MnDOT contact page.
Link: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/contact.html
Business access will remain open through the project. Businesses shown on this map can be accessed via westbound Hwy 10. It is open to local traffic only, so if you need to reach a business shown below, you can still access it via Hwy 10.
Through traffic will need to use the Hwy 71/Hwy 29/Co Rd 75 detour. . If you have questions or feedback on the project, see the link below for the MnDOT contact page.
Link: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/contact.html
🚧Hwy 71 businesses are OPEN🚧
Business access will remain open through the project. Businesses shown on these maps can be accessed using side streets shown.
People wanting to access businesses north of what are shown here, must use the 2nd St NW/Juniper detour and enter from north 71. If you have questions or feedback on the project, see the link below for the MnDOT contact page.
Link: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/contact.html
🚧2nd St NW Detour - Pedestrian Crossings🚧
As you have noticed, due to the Highway 71 detour, 2nd Street NW is experiencing heavier-than-normal traffic. Please use extra caution while driving this route — especially near pedestrian crossings. With the increased traffic volume, we want to ensure everyone remains safe: drivers, walkers, and cyclists alike.
Additional signage will continue to be placed to help alert motorists. Thank you for slowing down and watching out for each other, Wadena!
As you have noticed, due to the Highway 71 detour, 2nd Street NW is experiencing heavier-than-normal traffic. Please use extra caution while driving this route — especially near pedestrian crossings. With the increased traffic volume, we want to ensure everyone remains safe: drivers, walkers, and cyclists alike.
Additional signage will continue to be placed to help alert motorists. Thank you for slowing down and watching out for each other, Wadena!
🚧Business Maps 71/29 Detour🚧
To support our local businesses during the highway construction project, we are sharing updated business access maps. These maps show how to access businesses within the construction zones and will be updated as project phases change. If there is a business we may have missed that is within the current construction zone, please let us know.
🟡Yellow Lines indicate detour routes.
🟠Orange Dashed Lines indicate the road is accessible to get to businesses but closed to through traffic.
🔴Red Dashed Lines indicate the road is closed.
Use 1st and 2nd St NE for businesses on the east side of Hwy 71.
Use Deerwood, Cedar and Birch avenues off 2nd St NW for businesses on the west side of Hwy 71
Businesses on 10 (except hospital) can be accessed using westbound Hwy 10 - local traffic only.
Link to maps on our website: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/highway-7129-projects
To support our local businesses during the highway construction project, we are sharing updated business access maps. These maps show how to access businesses within the construction zones and will be updated as project phases change. If there is a business we may have missed that is within the current construction zone, please let us know.
🟡Yellow Lines indicate detour routes.
🟠Orange Dashed Lines indicate the road is accessible to get to businesses but closed to through traffic.
🔴Red Dashed Lines indicate the road is closed.
Use 1st and 2nd St NE for businesses on the east side of Hwy 71.
Use Deerwood, Cedar and Birch avenues off 2nd St NW for businesses on the west side of Hwy 71
Businesses on 10 (except hospital) can be accessed using westbound Hwy 10 - local traffic only.
Link to maps on our website: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/highway-7129-projects
🚧Hospital Access Routes🚧
Hwy 10 eastbound: Proceed on Hwy 10 as normal
Hwy 10 westbound: Use 2nd St NW to Greenwood Ave to Co Rd 92
Hwy 71 southbound: Use Juniper Ave to 2nd St NW to Greenwood Ave to Co Rd 92
Hwy 71 northbound: Use Hwy 10 to 2nd St NW to Greenwood Ave to Co Rd 92
Hwy 29 Traffic: Use Co Rd 75 to Hwy 10
Hwy 10 eastbound: Proceed on Hwy 10 as normal
Hwy 10 westbound: Use 2nd St NW to Greenwood Ave to Co Rd 92
Hwy 71 southbound: Use Juniper Ave to 2nd St NW to Greenwood Ave to Co Rd 92
Hwy 71 northbound: Use Hwy 10 to 2nd St NW to Greenwood Ave to Co Rd 92
Hwy 29 Traffic: Use Co Rd 75 to Hwy 10
🚧Hwy 71 Detour Update🚧
Drivers will have a four-way stop at the intersection of Juniper Ave & 2nd St NW (CH20) as part of the detour.
Rumble strips have been installed approaching the intersection to alert drivers of the new stop signs.
Slow down as you approach Juniper Ave & 2nd St NW. Yield to other vehicles and proceed with caution through the intersection. Your safety and the safety of all travelers is top priority. Stay tuned to our page for more updates to come.
Drivers will have a four-way stop at the intersection of Juniper Ave & 2nd St NW (CH20) as part of the detour.
Rumble strips have been installed approaching the intersection to alert drivers of the new stop signs.
Slow down as you approach Juniper Ave & 2nd St NW. Yield to other vehicles and proceed with caution through the intersection. Your safety and the safety of all travelers is top priority. Stay tuned to our page for more updates to come.
🚧Detours will be starting on Monday, July 7th on Hwy 71 and Tuesday, July 8th on Hwy 10🚧
Crews will close Hwy 71 between Hwy 10 and Juniper Ave. to work on underground utilities, reconstruct the road, remove the pedestrian tunnel at the old hospital and update sidewalks.
Hwy 10 will also close to through traffic between Hwy 71 and Otter Tail Co. Rd. 75 to excavate and replace poor soils, install drainage pipes, construct the roadway and pave final concrete pavement.
Wadena remains open. Access will remain open and maintained for those who live, work and visit areas within the closed work zone at all times. Expect changes such as: use of side streets, alleys, gravel surfaces, and temporary entrances.
Crews will close Hwy 71 between Hwy 10 and Juniper Ave. to work on underground utilities, reconstruct the road, remove the pedestrian tunnel at the old hospital and update sidewalks.
Hwy 10 will also close to through traffic between Hwy 71 and Otter Tail Co. Rd. 75 to excavate and replace poor soils, install drainage pipes, construct the roadway and pave final concrete pavement.
Wadena remains open. Access will remain open and maintained for those who live, work and visit areas within the closed work zone at all times. Expect changes such as: use of side streets, alleys, gravel surfaces, and temporary entrances.
🚧City of Wadena Project Update: Hwy 71 Closure Postponed & Ongoing Hwy 10 Work🚧
Hwy 71 Closure & Detour Postponed
The planned closure and detour of Hwy 71 north of Hwy 10, originally scheduled for June 16, has been postponed due to a schedule change. Hwy 71 will remain open for now. We will provide another update as soon as a new closure date is confirmed.
Progress Along Hwy 10
Construction is moving forward along Hwy 10. You’ll notice significant changes in the landscape as crews:
-Build crossovers and prepare for new westbound lanes
-Relocate utilities
-Demolish or move buildings within the right of way
⚠️Please drive with caution through work zones and watch for slow-moving trucks and equipment entering or exiting the area.⚠️
Notice: City crews are working on a water line on Birch Ave by the Fairgrounds. Water may not be available to homes in that location for a few hours this afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions, call the Utilities Department at 218-631-7712.
🚧Reminder for Wadena Residents: Tonight is the Hwy 10,71,29 Wadena Construction Kick-Off Meeting. It is from 5pm-7pm at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center. The event is drop-in style, so you can come and go as you please.
Join us as we launch the project with a kick-off meeting. Meet the project team and get the full scoop on 2025 work plans and impacts.
📢Notice: Outdoor Weather Sirens will be tested this week May 27-May 30. Don't be alarmed, these are planned tests.
📢Senior Banner Notice: Graduation is almost here, and we still need 50 sponsors to ensure every senior in the Class of 2025 has a banner in BN Park. This is a cherished tradition in Wadena, but we do need sponsors to get it done. If you have questions, call Charles at City Office 218-631-7707.
City crews will be flushing fire hydrants today and tomorrow. If you have low pressure or colored water, run your cold water tap until it clears. We apologize for the inconvenience, if you have questions regarding this, please call the Utility Office at 218-631-7712. Thank You!