PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The City of North Mankato has declared a flood emergency. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 24th, the Lookout Drive and Lee Boulevard intersection will be closed due to City crews building a temporary earth wall levee in this area. This intersection will be closed until further notice. Please see the attached map to view closed roads and detour routes. Detour route is northbound Hwy 169 to Hwy 14. These efforts are in response to the potential failure of the Rapidan Dam and to protect the City of North Mankato. Additional roads will be closed as needed.
The river level is rising quickly, staff are continuing to monitor river levels and the safety of North Mankato.
Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at 507-625-4141.
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