JP Cola KWLM Nov 10, 2026 Updated Nov 10, 2026
(Olivia MN-) Renville County has been awarded $3.2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 21. The federal grant will help fund a $4.3 million project, with Renville County committing the remaining $1.1 million in matching funds. The EDA Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program made approximately $1.45 billion available to support economic recovery activities in areas that received major disaster declarations occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024.
The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission was a key partner throughout the application process, and the County greatly appreciates its guidance, expertise, and assistance in securing this significant federal investment in local infrastructure.
The project will include pavement reconditioning and reconstruction of approximately three miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 21 roadway (from U.S. Highway 212 to CSAH 11) to address existing deficiencies and improve roadway safety and resiliency.
Improvements include:
Full-depth reclamation and construction of a stabilized aggregate base with bituminous surfacing,
Raise the roadway profile to enhance drainage, and
Upgraded cross-slope, ditch drainage, and stormwater management features to improve surface and subsurface water conveyance.
Additional components include paved and aggregate shoulders, safety edge treatments, pavement markings, erosion control measures, and all other related appurtenances.
Construction is expected to begin in May 2027, with completion anticipated in August 2027.
Renville County extends its appreciation to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration for its significant investment in this project. The $3.2 million federal grant will help the County address critical infrastructure needs, improve transportation safety and reliability, and support continued economic development throughout the region.