Commuters in St. Michael brace for a detour starting April 3rd as the Wright County Highway Department announced the latest on the CSAH 35 roadwork saga. Initially delayed by inclement weather, the closure of CSAH 35 aims to make way for a construction project that's expected to last until the waning days of fall 2024. According to the official statement from the department, a temporary signal is set to go up at CSAH 19 and 30th Street NE this Wednesday at 11 a.m., with the detour kicking in shortly after, provided the new traffic controls are operating as planned.

Drivers should be on alert for the detour signs which will redirect them via 30th Street NE and CSAH 19. Pushed by the unforgiving elements, the road closure between 30th Street NE and the CSAH 35 split, enveloping Central Avenue W and St. Michael Parkway, will alter the rhythm of daily commutes. In the meantime, CSAH 35 will remain accessible to traffic from 30th Street NE to the west, towards Jamison Avenue NE, but officials caution drivers to expect delays and navigate the work zone with care.

While major thoroughfares often succumb to the necessity of repair and enhancement, the interim challenge of detours and delays tends to test the civic spirit. With construction phasing designed to minimize long-term disruption, the signaled intersections and driveway access on CSAH 35 are set to stay open, preserving a semblance of normalcy amid the upheaval.

Information concerning the stages of construction, alterations in traffic patterns, and the expected ebb and flow of accessibility along CSAH 35 continues to be organized by the county's officials. The project strives to enhance the artery that feeds the township's daily lifeblood of commerce and connection, as emphasized by Wright County Assistant Highway Engineer Sara Buermann. For further inquiries or additional information, she can be reached at [email protected], reminding us that the flow of information, like traffic, must be maintained even as roads close.