Upcoming closures
In mid-April through late-July, crews will close County Road 19 between Highway 55 in Loretto and Main Street East in Maple Plain. Local access to Loretto businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Through traffic will be detoured to use Highway 12, County Road 92 and Highway 55.
City-specific closure maps
Two closures are planned for the project. Timelines and detour maps for both closures are detailed below.
Maple Plain
On May 20 through early June, crews will close County Road 19 north of Maple Plain between the south intersection of Sycamore Trail and Baker Park Reserve. This section of the road will be closed to all traffic, but local residents along Sycamore Trail and County Road 19 will have access to their homes from the south.
Loretto
Now through early June, CP Railway crews will replace the train crossing in Loretto, between Railway Avenue and Elsen Street. This section of the road will be closed to all traffic.
In early June through late July, crews will close County Road 19 in Loretto between Lorenz Street and Elsen Street. This section of the road will be closed to all traffic, but local residents and businesses will have access.
Planned improvements
The project will improve safety and accessibility as well as improve storm water management. The city of Loretto will also be replacing water mains and improving sidewalk access near Railway Street East around the railroad crossing.
When complete improvements to the roadway will include:
- Resurfacing of the roadway for a smoother and more comfortable experience
- Converting bypass lanes into turn lanes for easier access into Baker Park Reserve
- Making safety improvements at the intersection with Perkinsville Road
- Updating pedestrian access ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
- Rehabilitating culverts