County Road 17 between Mankato and Eagle Lake will fully open to motorists on Fri., Nov. 22, 2013. The segment will be open to traffic throughout the winter months and remaining project work will be completed in spring 2014 when traffic restrictions will resume to finish the final portion of the large construction project. The public’s patience is appreciated throughout the stages of this significant road reconstruction project. For more information on the County Road 17 project, please contact the Blue Earth County Highway Department at (507) 304-4025 or visit www.blueearthcountymn.gov.