Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 287—Long Prairie

Fourth Ave. S, Todd County

About this 2025 project

All lanes open

Roadwork on Hwy 287 is complete. Travelers can now enjoy a smoother, safer ride.

Note: Due to material delays, crews will return by late August to install new pedestrian flasher signals at First St. S and Second St. S.

2025 roadwork location map on Hwy 287 in Long Prairie
Hwy 287 work location map between Hwy 71 (Lake St.) and just east of Ninth St. SE. Select image to enlarge (PNG)

Summary of work

MnDOT resurfaced and improved about one-mile of Hwy 287 (Fourth Ave. S) in Long Prairie, includes pedestrian updates.

  • Resurface road (mill and overlay asphalt)
  • Update storm drainage, includes underground pipe at First St. S and curb and gutters
  • Upgrade and widen pedestrian sidewalks and approaches
  • Install new pedestrian flasher signals at:
    • Hwy 287 and First St S, west of the elementary school
    • Hwy 287 and Second St S, east of the elementary school to Harmony Park
  • Install new reflective pavement markings
  • Make other repairs as needed