The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on March 30 that work on the Highway 25 project between Buffalo and Monticello will begin soon, with a detour scheduled to go into effect later in April.
The update states that Phase 1 of the construction will start on Monday, April 13. The posted detour for the project is set to take effect on Saturday, April 18.
This information comes from an update provided by the construction manager overseeing the Highway 25 project. The department said it aims to keep residents informed about any changes or impacts related to travel in this area during construction.
No additional background or context was provided regarding the duration of the work or specific details about what Phase 1 entails. However, MnDOT has stated it will continue sharing updates as needed throughout the project’s progress.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to plan accordingly once detours are in place and monitor further announcements from MnDOT regarding traffic patterns and timelines.

