Seal coating project begins July 6 in Winona County, surrounding counties

(KWNO)-Motorists traveling on various state highways in Fillmore, Winona, Wabasha, Goodhue, Olmsted and Mower counties should allow for extra travel time beginning July 6, as crews begin a seal coating project to help extend the wear of state roads, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

A lane closure will occur in the work zones. On two lane roads, flaggers will stop traffic in one direction to allow oncoming motorists to drive through the work zone in the single open lane. Vehicles will take turns through the work zone at the direction of the flaggers, so short delays are expected.

Work is scheduled to begin on July 6 in Rushford. It is anticipated that work will be completed in early August. The schedule might change if weather causes delays.

Highways scheduled for sealing work include:

• Highway 16 in Rushford
• Highway 43 from Rushford to Mabel
• Highway 61 southbound from Reads Landing to Minnesota City
• Highway 60 from Highway 52 to Zumbro Falls
• Highway 14 from Olmsted County Road 36 (Marion Road) in Rochester to Chester
• Highway 105 from Austin to Iowa border