When complete it will accelerate the reduction of congestion on Highway 197
Bemidji, Minn. – The lane shift onto the Highway 71 southbound lanes will be extended further south to the intersection with Highway 197 on June 23. It is expected to last until July 1.
The largest impact will affect Highway 71 northbound and southbound traffic moving into single lane as they cross the Highway 197 intersection to enter and exit the construction zone. Those vehicles will proceed the Highway 71 lane switch in the intersection.
The purpose of the change is to promptly complete paving operations on the southern portion of the Highway 71 project. Once complete, it will allow for MnDOT to re-open the currently closed westbound lane on Highway 197 to reduce congestion at the intersection.
Currently, crews are also paving the northern limits of the project near Winter Sumac Road. Paving at the north limits is expected to be complete by Monday, June 27.
For more information, a project map and sign up for weekly email updates, visit the website at www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy71-bemidji.
MnDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions and follow traffic signs in work zones.
Please join the MnDOT District 2 Facebook group for updates on construction, road conditions and other transportation related topics. www.facebook.com/groups/mndotnorthwest/. For a complete list of projects for 2021, please visit www.mndot.gov/d2. 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.
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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 on Wednesday, June 22, at 10:00 a.m. 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.
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.
www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy71-bemidji
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