Wadena Construction Update: MnDOT announces challenges, surprises and delays on Highway 71

Wadena Construction Update: MnDOT announces challenges, surprises and delays on Highway 71

WADENA – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the Highway 71 construction project is behind schedule. According to the Aug. 20 news release, MnDOT officials stated the ongoing construction project is experiencing challenges, surprises, and delays. “Unfortunately, construction is like weather forecasts — we plan carefully, but surprises are part of the job," MnDOT said in the news release. "The project team has had some challe…