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Highway 28 between Starbuck and Morris reopens to traffic

MnDOT confirms the roadway is once again open to motorists following recent construction or maintenance work.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has officially announced that Highway 28 has reopened to traffic between the cities of Starbuck and Morris. The stretch of highway had been closed to allow for necessary road work, impacting travel for local commuters and regional traffic in the area. Motorists are advised that while the road is now open, they should remain alert for any lingering construction equipment or personnel in the vicinity. The reopening marks the completion of a project that had temporarily diverted traffic, restoring a key transportation link for residents in the region.

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