Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 238—Upsala to Little Falls

Morrison County

About this 2025 project

MnDOT will resurface and update 19 miles of Hwy 238 from north of Morrison Co. Rd. 19 in Upsala to Hwy 27 west of Little Falls, Morrison County.

All lanes open

Aug. 7 - Work on mainline is complete and we hope you enjoy the new, smoother road surface. Motorists may encounter a shoulder closure or see crews finishing tasks along the road through early August.

MnDOT thanks the public for their patience as we improved the roadway for you.

Work location map on Hwy 238 Upsala to Little Falls
Hwy 238 work from north of Morrison Co. Rd. 19, north of Third Ave. W, in Upsala to Hwy 27 just west of Little Falls, includes pipe locations. Select image to enlarge

Summary of work

  • Paved 19 miles of asphalt road surface
  • Realigned and added a turn lane at Co. Rd 228 in north Upsala
  • Replace or repair 14 underground drainage structures
    • South of Co. Rd. 228
    • North of Co. Rd. 227 (50th Ave.)
    • South of 55th Ave.
    • North of 60th Ave.
    • South of Dairy Rd.
    • North of Dairy Rd.
    • North of 40th St.
    • North of 80th Ave.
    • North of 100th Ave.
    • South of 110th Ave.
    • South of 80th St.
    • South of 90th St.
    • South of 95th St - box bridge at Hay Creek
    • South of Swan River/120th St.
  • Update safety guardrail
  • Install new mumble strips and permanent road markings
  • Update pedestrian crossing in Elmdale
  • Make other necessary repairs