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Construction Projects

Lake County’s engineering staff is responsible for delivering the Capital Improvement Program, including the design, administration and inspection of Lake County’s road and bridge construction projects.

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2023 Projects

Larsmont Road (UT 13) – Reconstruction (CP 013-022-001)

  • UPDATES
    • A construction contract has been awarded and signed; KGM Contractors of Angora, MN will be the prime contractor. 
    • Phase 1 road work begins October 2nd (or sooner, pending KGM’s schedule completing ongoing projects)
  • Phase 1 Work
    • Work scope: Culvert replacements:  Centerline culvert pipe (cross culverts) will be replaced.
    • Schedule: Phase 1 work will begin October 2nd (or sooner, pending contractor schedule) and will be complete before winter.
    • Traffic Impacts: Pavement at pipe locations will be removed and culvert pipes will be removed and installed in stages.  Traffic and access to residents will be maintained but may be restricted. Traffic will be controlled through the work areas by flaggers; expect delays.  Motorists can expect to see an unimproved road surface; please drive with caution.  A temporary pavement surface will be constructed across the new culverts prior to winter.
  • Phase 2 Work
    • Work scope: Pavement removal, grading, base and pavement construction.
    • Schedule: Work will begin in spring after Spring Load Restrictions are lifted (typically between mid-May and early June.  Project completion is anticipated by August 2024. 
    • Traffic Impacts:  Traffic and access to residents will be maintained but may be restricted. Traffic will be controlled through the work areas by flaggers during active work hours; expect delays.  Motorists can expect to see an unimproved road surface at all times until project completion; please drive with caution. 
  • Updates and Additional Information
    • Updates will be posted on this webpage.
    • Contact the Highway Department for additional information or concerns.  Lake County personnel will be onsite when work is in progress.

Waldo Road (CSAH 27) – Reconditioning (SAP 038-627-003)
Cardinal Road/20th Avenue (CSAH 28) – Reconditioning (SAP 038-628-001)
Ski Hill Road (CR 121) – Reconditioning (CP 121-023-001)

  • UPDATES
    • A construction contract has been awarded and signed; KGM Contractors of Angora, MN will be the prime contractor.
    • Phase 1 road work begins October 9th (or sooner, pending KGM’s schedule completing ongoing projects)
  • Phase 1 Work
    • Work scope: Culvert replacements:  Centerline culvert pipe (cross culverts) will be replaced. Entrance pipe culverts may be replaced with Phase 1 work. 
    • Schedule: Phase 1 work is anticipated to begin October 9th, pending contractor schedule, and will be complete before winter.
    • Traffic Impacts: Sections of these roads will be closed where work is occurring. 
      • A detour will be posted for Waldo Road (CSAH 27).  Access to residents will be maintained however motorists should be prepared to take alternate routes to avoid the road closures.  There will not be a posted detour for Cardinal Road, 20th Avenue, or Ski Hill Road. 
      • Motorists can expect to see an unimproved road surface on open roads; please drive with caution.  A temporary pavement surface will be constructed across the new culverts prior to winter.
  • Phase 2 Work
    • Work scope: Reclaim existing pavement and shape for a new road base, resurface the road with new bituminous pavement, reconstruct shoulders, and replace entrance pipes.
    • Schedule: Work will begin in spring after Spring Load Restrictions are lifted (typically between mid-May and early June.  Project completion is anticipated by July, 2024. 
    • Traffic Impacts: Sections of road will be closed where work is occurring. 
      • A detour will be posted for Waldo Road (CSAH 27).  Access to residents will be maintained however motorists should be prepared to take alternate routes to avoid the road closures. 
      • Motorists can expect to see an unimproved road surface on open roads; please drive with caution. 
  • Updates and Additional Information
    • Updates will be posted on this webpage.
    • Contact the Highway Department for additional information or concerns.  Lake County personnel will be onsite when work is in progress.

Major Maintenance Projects

  • Gun Club Road (CSAH 24) – Drainage Improvements
    • Work scope: Re-grade ditches and replace entrance culvert pipes to improve drainage and reduce road flooding and washouts.
    • Schedule: Work will begin the week of September 19th and continue for approximately two weeks.
    • Traffic Impacts: Gun Club Road will be closed to through traffic. Access to residences and properties will be maintained.  A detour is posted utilizing County Highway 3 and Fors Road.

2024 Projects

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Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

2024-2026 Plan Update
Anticipate plan completion in December 2023.  Stay tuned for opportunities to review and comment on the plan.


Work Zones

When the normal function of the roadway is suspended, temporary traffic control planning provides for continuity of the movement of motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, transit operations; and access to property and utilities.

During the course of Road Maintenance, Lake County Highway Department, for the protection of the motoring public and the work crew, find it necessary to control traffic in our work zones. We do this by setting up work zones indicated by signs and flaggers. We, as a department take the safety of the motoring public and our crews very seriously. Because of this, we take great pride in training our personnel to be professional and courteous at all times.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration set the same guidelines throughout for state, local, federal and private contractors to follow. By following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, everyone who works on roads or within the roads right-of-way will be following the same guide lines. If everyone follows these guidelines, the motoring public will know what to expect no matter where they travel.

No one set of temporary traffic control devices can satisfy all conditions for a given project. When you are approaching one of our work zones usually the first thing you should expect is a “Road Work Ahead” sign. The motorist should start slowing down and use caution when they see this. The next sign should give some instruction as to what action to take such as “Be Prepared to Stop”, “Left or Right Lanes End”, etc. Next you will normally encounter a “Flagger Ahead”, “Merge”, or some other similar sign. If a “Flagger Ahead” sign is visible you will next see a flagger with a stop/slow paddle to direct you around or through the actual work zone.

Driving through the work zone one should use extreme caution. The work zone is a very busy place. There are workers, trucks and equipment in places that you may not suspect. It is very important to follow the flagger’s instruction and drive slow and cautious. When leaving the work zone a flagger might possibly direct you back into your normal lane of travel. Keep an eye out for trucks and other traffic as you leave.

Please be patient. We may, as per state law, hold traffic up to twenty minutes at one time within a work zone. This is rare, but possible. We always try to keep traffic moving, so as not to disrupt the motoring public any longer than what is absolutely necessary. We do so only to maintain a safe condition for not only you the motoring public, but for our crews working within the work zone.

At times you will encounter workers doing quick projects such as, pothole patching, dead animal removal, trash pickup, etc. Normally they will have yellow caution warning lights on their trucks, and one worker directing traffic. When you see a truck with yellow lights on, slow down, use caution, and watch for directions. Always expect the unexpected in work zones.