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September 9, 2012

Traffic delays planned on Hwy. 14

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MANKATO — Motorists are advised to expect significant delays on Highway 14 east of Mankato overnight Tuesday and Wednesday as interchange construction for the new Blue Earth County Road 12 progresses.

Bridge beams will be set into place between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. and traffic will be delayed around 15 minutes both days. Westbound Highway 14 traffic will be impacted Tuesday and eastbound traffic will be delayed Wednesday.

Motorists can use Blue Earth County Road 17 (old Highway 14) as an alternate route.

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