Detour for Hwy 19 Winthrop Bridge Replacement Begins

The detour for the Highway 19 bridge (box culvert) replacement project near Winthrop is expected to begin on Monday (August 5).

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says motorists will be detoured to Highway 15 and Sibley County Roads 10 and 4 until the completion of the project in late September.

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change.

The project includes replacing the box culvert under Highway 19 to improve drainage and enhance safety.

Originally planned for 2022, the replacement of the box culvert in Winthrop was postponed until this year due to unanticipated soil conditions.

Landwehr Construction Inc. was awarded the project with a bid of just over $2-million.

Click here for more information and a larger detour map.