COMPLETE
About this 2024 project
MnDOT resurfaced and improved 13 miles of Hwy 18 from Hwy 169, east of Garrison, to Hwy 47 in Malmo, Aitkin County. Hwy 18 open to all travelers by Sept. 24
Summary of work
- Resurface the road (cold in-place recycle)
- Replace or repair drainage pipes/culverts
- All four new pipes/culverts installed:
- Between 430th Ave. and 385th Ave.
- East of 385th Ave.
- West of 374th Ave.
- 360th Ave.
- Install mumble/rumble strips and restripe
What is cold old-in-place recycle
This is a process that involves a convoy of equipment to finish a road surface, including
tankers that hold emulsion material and water, milling or crushing and recycling
machines, pavers and rollers. This treatment and equipment is being used on the Hwy 18 project.