Highway 210 Bridge Hits Major Milestones as Construction Continues

Crews got started on the bridge deck pour early Wednesday morning as the sun rises over Fergus Falls. (MnDOT)

Fergus Falls, MN – As we get into August, the Highway 210/ I-94 Interchange Reconstruction Project hits some of its major milestones.

On Wednesday, crews poured the bridge deck, marking a significant point in the construction’s progress. More than 440 cubic yards of concrete were poured, and now the deck will cure for seven days. Crews will be pouring guardrail and approach panels next. MnDOT engineer Jesse Miller says there’s still work to be done on the bridge once the deck is cured. Curb, gutter and sidewalks will be poured, as well as the final concrete paving.

On the east side of the new bridge, crews have finished the underground utility replacements, including across the north Western Avenue intersection. There will be more underground work to do later (including the south Western Avenue intersection) but that won’t take place until traffic is switched to the new bridge and road.

Portions of the curb and gutter for the two roundabouts west of the bridge have been installed, and the roadway west of Redwood Lane is ready for paving. Crews are also working on the ramps, and will begin rebuilding the roadway east of the bridge, which includes constructing the third roundabout.

Miller says the project is still on track to be completed on schedule despite the intense heat.