COLD SPRING (WJON News) -- A Stearns County road construction project south of Cold Spring is getting underway and will cause a lengthy detour for drivers.

The County Road 2 project spans from the Sauk River Bridge in Cold Spring south to County Road 165.

Crews are starting with erosion control devices and pavement removal on Tuesday.

A detour has been set up, prompting drivers to use an alternate route.

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The road is scheduled to be closed through early November. Dates and timeframes are weather-dependent.

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