Hwy 24 — Clearwater

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Project overview

In 2026, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will reconstruct the Hwy 24 bridge over I-94 between 179th Street and Ash Street in the City of Clearwater in Wright County.

Although current funding only allows us to reconstruct the Hwy 24 interchange at I-94, MnDOT will evaluate the entire one-mile stretch of Hwy 24 through Clearwater, from Wright Co. Rd. 7 to the Mississippi River bridge.

Included in the evaluation of larger project area

  • Current and future safety and mobility needs
  • Pedestrian and bicycle resources
  • Access needs
  • Long-term vision for this area of Hwy 24
  • Analysis will result in a selected preliminary design

This will support future funding opportunities, allow the community to plan ongoing development, and minimize rework when the rest of the area is reconstructed in the future.

Public engagement opportunities

  • Check back this winter to early spring for additional engagement opportunities and meetings.

Hwy 24 Clearwater project area mapView full-size map

Project overview

In 2026, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will reconstruct the Hwy 24 bridge over I-94 between 179th Street and Ash Street in the City of Clearwater in Wright County.

Although current funding only allows us to reconstruct the Hwy 24 interchange at I-94, MnDOT will evaluate the entire one-mile stretch of Hwy 24 through Clearwater, from Wright Co. Rd. 7 to the Mississippi River bridge.

Included in the evaluation of larger project area

  • Current and future safety and mobility needs
  • Pedestrian and bicycle resources
  • Access needs
  • Long-term vision for this area of Hwy 24
  • Analysis will result in a selected preliminary design

This will support future funding opportunities, allow the community to plan ongoing development, and minimize rework when the rest of the area is reconstructed in the future.

Public engagement opportunities

  • Check back this winter to early spring for additional engagement opportunities and meetings.

  • City of Clearwater approves proposed layout for Hwy 24

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    The Clearwater City Council held a public hearing on Oct. 14 and approved the proposed Hwy 24 interchange project layout.

    • MnDOT is in the design phase for the interchange project at Hwy 24 and Interstate 94.

    • The city council also approved the roundabout project at Hwy 24 and Co. Rd. 7. The city, MnDOT and Wright County are seeking funding to construct the roundabout.

    • The city did not approve the proposed roundabout at Hwy 24 and Co. Rd. 75. Discussions will continue to determine the next steps for this part of the project.

    View the approved design here.

  • Learn more about the selected design

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    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:


  • Past Events

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    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.

Page last updated: 22 Nov 2024, 11:59 AM