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Council hears $11.1M Trunk Highway 71 update and signs off on $175,000 pavement program
Summary
City Engineer updated council on MnDOT’s TH 71 alignment and an estimated $11.1 million total project cost while the council authorized advertising for $175,000 in city crack‑fill and sealcoat work covering several local streets.
City Engineer Keith Yapp briefed the Sauk Centre City Council on the Trunk Highway 71 project on Feb. 4, saying the city’s estimated construction cost is $8.7 million and total project costs are about $11.1 million, not including some storm sewer allocations and lighting costs. Yapp said MnDOT is finalizing alignment and layouts and noted a proposed bypass to maintain an east‑to‑north connection during flood events.
Separately, council reviewed a $175,000 allocation in the 2026 budget for crack filling and sealcoating. The Operations Committee presented a project list that includes Anjo Drive, East Street, the public works shop lot and Ash Street (micro‑seal). Council approved Resolution No. 2026‑08 to advertise for quotes for the listed pavement projects; staff will return with bids and a recommended contractor selection.
Why this matters: The TH 71 corridor work represents a major infrastructure investment that will affect traffic patterns and construction impacts around the city. The crack‑fill and sealcoat contracts are routine maintenance intended to extend pavement life and are funded from the 2026 budget.
Next steps: MnDOT will finalize alignment details for TH 71; city staff will solicit and evaluate quotes for the $175,000 pavement program and report back to council for award recommendations.
