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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public comments for their final site selection of a new rest area along Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls.
The proposed rest area will replace the closed rest area at Lake Iverson. And the soon to be closed Hansel Lake rest area.
The MnDOT Safety Rest Area Program determined the best spot for a rest area near Fergus Falls would be along Interstate 94, between mile marker 50 to 60.
MnDOT has narrowed that 10-mile stretch to three potential sites between mile markers 52 and 53, and a possible fourth site a few miles south of I-94 at mile marker 60 along Highway 59.
Members of the project team are also taking emails and phone call responses from residents.
- Anthony Chevalier: Anthony.Chevalier@state.mn.us / 651-470-0115
- Jennifer Krantz: Jennifer.Krantz@state.mn.us / 651-238-8977
The new rest area is expected to be a Class 1 rest area, which is the largest rest area building, open 24 hours a day, and will include picnic facilities, lighted walkways, a tourism center, pet exercise area and a children’s playground.
Currently, MnDOT operates 43 Class 1 rest areas across the state with a majority of the facilities located along Minnesota’s interstate highway system.
A final site selection report is expected before the end of the year.