“Our economic future depends on four-lane access and filling the gaps from Willmar to I-94.”

The Highway 23 Coalition was successful in obtain state funding to complete the construction of two-lane to four-lane expansion of Highway 23 between Willmar and I-94. These two projects are expected to be complete in 2024. Click here for information on these two projects.

GROWTH

• Accessibility is required to attract and retain manufacturing jobs.
• The project will attract professionals to our community.

INDUSTRY

• Logistics and warehouse businesses with just-in-time inventory models require four-lane accessibility.
• Safe, reliable transportation is crucial for our key industries and the traveling public.
• In the six-county region, 585 businesses will directly benefit from filling the gaps.