Intersection of Hwy. 7 and McLeod County Rd. 9 to close soon

The intersection of McLeod County Road 9 and Highway 7 will be closed within the next two weeks to allow crews to lower the grade of Highway 7 west of the intersection. MnDOT Engineer Kelly Brunkhorst said Wednesday that contractors Knife River and Matheiowetz Construction are working out how the closure will affect the haul route that crews have been using. The intersection will be impassible during this stage of the project. Brunkhorst said she will issue a press release when the timing for the closure has been scheduled.