(Mankato, MN) – The intersection at County Road 17 (Madison Avenue) and Haefner Drive will close for construction next week for the summer.

A press release from Public Works Director Ryan Thilges says the intersection will close Monday, June 17th until late August or early September for roundabout construction.  All traffic will be detoured to Highway 22, Bassett Drive, and Carver Road.

Business on Haefner Drive north of County Road 17 will be accessible from Adams Street.  Business south of County Road 17 will be accessible from Bassett Drive via a temporary access route behind the Mankato Heights Plaza strip mall.

For more information on the roundabout project, contact the Blue Earth County Highway Department at (507) 304-4025.

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