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Highway 71 Bemidji
  Hwy 71 project underway
Construction on the Hwy 71 project in Bemidji began Monday, May 16. Crews are currently working in Stage 1, Phase 1 of the project.
We will be sending these project updates each week. There’s plenty of ways to stay connected though, as the weekly public meetings occur every Wednesday throughout the project. Visit the project website to view staging/detour maps and refer to the stay connected section below for all of the ways to stay up to date as the project moves along this summer.
Construction update, May 19
This is what crews are working on
- Intersection improvements at Fern St.
- Realign Hannah Ave. to meet up with Minnkota Ave.
- Utility work along Hannah Ave. and Anne St.
- Paving at northeast intersection of Hwy 197 and 71
This is what is next (weather permitting)
- Paving of temporary bypass at Anne St.
- Paving of new Hannah Ave.
- Intersection improvements at Minnkota Ave./Anne St.
- Shoulder widening at Winter Sumac Rd.
- Replace culvert on Technology Dr.
Traffic Impact:
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Hannah Ave.: closed near Anne St.. Crews will reopen new Hannah Ave. next week (weather permitting).
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Hwy 71:
- Temporary lane closures on Hwy 71 where crews are working adjacent to the road.
- Northbound Hwy 71 is single lane traffic north to Fern St.. Southbound Hwy 71 traffic is single lane at Fern St.. Expect delays.
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Hwy 197: Temporary lane closures on Hwy 197 westbound lanes at Hwy 71 intersection. Expect delays.
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Winter Sumac Rd.: Shoulder work at Winter Sumac Rd., expect delays.
- Work will be performed Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Stay connected
- View staging maps, detour maps, and current traffic impacts on the project website www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy71-bemidji
- Join the project staff at the weekly construction update meeting in person or virtually. The meetings will be held at the MnDOT building, 3920 Highway 2 West. The next meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, and the schedule may vary, so visit the project website for the upcoming schedule and virtual link
- Sign up for weekly project email updates on the project website
- Join the Northwest Minnesota Facebook group for news, events and updates
- Follow us on Twitter @mndotnorthwest for news, events and updates
- For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store
Work zone reminder
- Slow down when approaching every work zone
- Never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones
- Stay alert; watch for workers and slow-moving equipment
- Obey posted speed limits; fine for a work zone violation is $300
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel
- Be patient and expect delays, especially during peak travel times
For more information on projects in northwest Minnesota, follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/groups/MnDOTnorthwest and Twitter at @mndotnorthwest. For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
MnDOT plans to send out weekly updates on Highway 71 throughout the project. If you know someone who may benefit from this information, they can subscribe on the project website. To unsubscribe, see below.
Highway 71 Bemidji
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MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. |
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