Hwy 24 — Clearwater

Thanks to those who attended the public open house on Mon, Sept. 29, to learn about the upcoming construction on Hwy 24 in 2026-2027. If you missed it, no worries—we've got you covered!

Information shared

• Public display boards (PDF)
• Project factsheet (PDF)
• Project development and engagement - Let's Talk Transportation (2021-2025) (PDF)
• Learn more about navigating roundabouts
• Project email update on October 2025
• City of Clearwater approved design layout (September 2025) (PDF)

This concludes the project development phase of this project.

MnDOT thanks the community for their engagement during the study and development of this Hwy 24 project in Clearwater on the Let's Talk Transportation platform!

For more construction information

• Visit the Hwy 24 at I-94 Clearwater interchange project webpage: www.mndot.gov/d3/projects/clearwater

• Sign-up for future construction email updates

Construction is coming on Hwy 24 in Clearwater! Come learn about the plan, travel impacts and schedule at our public meeting:

Mon, Sept. 29

• 4 to 6 p.m.
  Lions Park Pavilion
  1100 Co. Rd. 75
  Clearwater

There’s no formal presentation—just stop by anytime to view project displays, ask questions and talk with the project team.

This project is in partnership with the City of Clearwater and Wright County and will improve safety, traffic flow and access through Clearwater. Final design work will continue through 2025, with construction expected to begin in summer 2026 and wrap up by late fall 2027.

Hwy 24 Clearwater project improvements map

Hwy 24 improvements

MnDOT will reconstruct the Hwy 24 bridge over I-94 between 179th St. and Ash St. in Clearwater, Wright County, in 2026-2027.

• Build a new Hwy 24 bridge over I-94, southeast of the current bridge
• Reconstruct Hwy 24 from Wright Co. Rd. 145 (179th St.) to Smith St.
• Improve access and traffic flow with:
  • Two roundabouts at the I-94 westbound and eastbound ramps
  • A teardrop-style roundabout at Hwy 24 and Wright Co. Rd. 145
  • New road approaches at Ash St. and Nelson Dr.
• Extend the multi-use trail and sidewalks between Co. Rd. 145 and Co. Rd. 75
• Connect with Wright County’s roundabout project at Hwy 24 and Co. Rd. 7

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format, please email your request to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720.

Thank you all for attending the Hwy 24 – Clearwater public meeting on Tue, Oct. 1. We received valuable feedback from many community members and businesses.

Check out the below materials if you were unable to make it to our public meeting:

• Layout of selected design
• Public display boards
• Project handout

Public meeting: Oct. 1, 2024

A public meeting was held on Tue, Oct. 1 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Lions Park Pavilion (1100 County Road 75, Clearwater) to learn more about the selected design and next steps for the Hwy 24 corridor.

Check out the below video that discusses the project area and the design alternatives currently being considered.

May and June Public Meetings

Thank you for your interest in the Hwy 24 Clearwater project. A public open house was held on Thursday, May 9, at Lion's Park Pavilion in Clearwater. Previous business meetings were held on May 9 and June 4.

If you were unable to attend or would like to review the open house materials again, please contact us.