# Lane Closures Start on CR 81 and CR 16/17

> Cass County crews close lanes this week for asphalt repairs before winter on two county road crossings.
- Title: Lane Closures Start on CR 81 and CR 16/17 · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Cass County crews close lanes this week for asphalt repairs before winter on two county road crossings. Cass County crews close lanes at County Road 81 and…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/08/lane-closures-begin-cr-81-cr-1617-diversion-channel-crossings
- Published: 2026-10-08T00:59:32.926+00:00
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- Topics: cass county, county road 81, county road 16, county road 17, red river valley alliance, asphalt repairs, stormwater diversion channel, news, local
## Lane Closures Begin
Crews start closing lanes at two county road crossings over the stormwater diversion channel for asphalt repairs before winter.
## Closures Start Wednesday
The closures began Wednesday, Oct. 7, and are expected to continue through Friday, Oct. 9.
## Affected Crossings
County Road 81 and County Road 16/17 are the crossings impacted by the lane closures.
## Work Duration
Each crossing is expected to be impacted for no more than half a day during the closures.
## Traffic Delays
Flaggers will direct traffic through work zones, and drivers should expect delays as traffic stops to navigate the closures.
## Oxbow Damage
County Road 81 has been closed since early September due to cracking in the pavement and road embankment near Oxbow.
## Key takeaway

Cass County crews close lanes at County Road 81 and County Road 16/17 for asphalt repairs before winter.