NJDOT: Route 71 drawbridge closed due to mechanical failure; detours in effect
The Route 71 drawbridge over the Shark River between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea is closed and detoured for emergency repairs. The Shark River Channel is also closed to marine traffic. The New Jersey ... > react
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Latest Route 71 News Reports
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Driver transported to hospital after two-vehicle crash north of Willmar, Minnesota
- Minnesota
- US 71 Near Comus
- source: Bing
- 28 views
- Nov 26, 2025 10:36am
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One driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday on U.S. Highway 71. The other driver was uninjured, according to the State Patrol. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 18 views
- Nov 25, 2025 2:44pm
FORT SMITH, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department reported that a multi-vehicle crash with serious injuries occurred on Highway 71 near I-540 on Tuesday afternoon. The crash is currently causing ... Read More
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Highway, parkway or road? Kansas City considers how to transform Highway 71
- Missouri
- Moulton Rd
- source: Bing
- 18 views
- Nov 25, 2025 02:32am
Kansas City is considering changes to Highway 71 as part of its project to reconnect the neighborhoods torn apart decades ago by its construction. But some residents who live near the highway wonder ... Read More
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MnDOT to lift bypass detour on southwest edge of Willmar by end of day
- Minnesota
- County Road 5
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Nov 15, 2025 07:35am
WILLMAR - The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Saturday that it would lift the Highway 71 / 23 Willmar bypass detour by the end of the day. With the detour removed, the bypass will be ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Nov 12, 2025 08:43am
Police in Manasquan, New Jersey, are searching for the rider of a high-powered electric bike who fled a traffic stop at speeds over 50 mph. Officers say they tried to pull the rider over on Route 71, ... Read More
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Route 711 SB reopens after crash
- Salt Springs Rd
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Nov 17, 2025 2:35pm
(WKBN) -State Route 711 southbound has reopened after a crash. All southbound lanes were closed at Stephens St / Salt Springs Rd around 5:30 p.m. As of 8:50 p.m., the highway is back open. Read More
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Highway 71 / 23 Willmar bypass detour lifted
- Missouri
- Nw Outer Rd
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Nov 17, 2025 04:26am
The Highway 71 / 23 Willmar bypass detour was lifted by MnDot this weekend. The bypass is now open to traffic from Kandiyohi County Road 5 to the southwest junction of Highway 71 and Business Highway 71 ... Read More
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Expect I-35 lane closures in south Austin overnight Friday, Saturday
- Texas
- I35 Frontage Road
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Nov 13, 2025 12:01pm
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced southbound I-35 main lanes in south Austin would be closed Friday and Saturday overnight, from State Highway 71 and Ben White Boulevard to ... Read More
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Willmar man hurt in concrete truck rollover
- Redwood Hwy S
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Nov 26, 2025 04:46am
A Willmar man was hurt when the concrete truck he was driving tipped onto it's side in Redwood County Tuesday morning. The state patrol says it was reported at 9:18 a.m. on Highway 71 at 340th Street, ... Read More
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Bella Vista mayor anticipates opening of chairlift bike park, potential economic impact
- Bella Vista Dr
- source: Bing
- 10 views
- Nov 24, 2025 11:23pm
U.S. HIGHWAY 71 IS CERTAINLY THE MAJOR ARTERY THROUGH BELLA VISTA AND IF YOU DRIVE THIS ROUTE OFTEN, YOU KNOW IT'S CHANGING FAST. AND, THE ADDITION OF THE CHAIRLIFT MOUNTAIN BIKING PARK WILL NO DOUBT ... Read More
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Highway 71 / 23 Willmar bypass detour will be lifted by end of Saturday
- Minnesota
- 21657 Highway 71 S
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Nov 15, 2025 09:15am
The Highway 71 / 23 Willmar bypass detour will be lifted by the end of Saturday, November 15, 2025, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Read More
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