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Construction crews are preparing to reopen 260^th St. at Hwy 95 in Franconia Township on Fri, July 10. Then, beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 13, they will close Highway 243 at Highway 95, weather permitting. This means access to the Osceola Bridge at Highway 95 will be closed. To bypass the closure, follow the posted detour of Highway 95, Highway 8 to WI 35.  The closure is expected to be in place until mid-Aug.

Access to the Osceola boat landing will remain open throughout the closure period but the access point will change for motorists coming from the Minnesota side of the bridge. Minnesota motorists that want to access the Osceola landing will need to follow the posted detour of Hwy 95, Hwy 8, WI 35 to the Osceola Bridge.

The closure is needed to allow crews to continue building a new single‑lane roundabout at the Hwy 95 and Highway 243 intersection. The roundabout is expected to make traffic move more smoothly and cut down on delays. 

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination. 

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