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Crews are currently working on Stage 2, Phase 1. Work continues in the southbound lanes as well as construction of the roundabout. The project began May 16 and continues on schedule.
Construction update, June 29
 Photo caption: Curb is currently being installed at the Anne Street roundabout.
What's happening now?
- Pavement removals:
- Hwy 71 southbound lanes
- Anne St west of the intersection
- Southbound on/off ramps at Irvine Ave
- Accelerated work/traffic switch at Hwy 197
- Paving northbound lanes at southern limits of Highway 71 near Highway 197 and northern limits near Winter Sumac Rd
- Roundabout construction at Anne St
- Median/intersection reconstruction along the rest of the corridor
This is what's next (beginning week of July 5, weather permitting)
- Continue with the current Stage 2, Phase 1 construction activities
- Concrete curb installation at roundabout as well as intersections on the west side of Hwy 71. Expect alternating closures.
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 Traffic Impacts:
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Hwy 71:
- Southbound lanes closed north of Highway 197 to Winter Sumac Rd.
- Today- July 1: Hwy 71 northbound and southbound traffic single lane, head to head traffic on southbound lanes from Hwy 197 to just south of Anne St. near the temporary bypass lane
- Beginning July 1 (end of day): Highway 71 northbound and southbound traffic single lane, head-to-head traffic on northbound lanes. Additional lanes will open at the intersection of Hwy 71 and Hwy 197
- Southbound traffic cannot access the Irvine Ave on/off ramps
- Detour routes include Glidden Rd and Lakewood Dr, dependent on work at those intersections. Signs will be posted directing traffic
- Townhall Rd., Winter Sumac Rd. and East Movil Lake Rd. closed on the west side of Highway 71, use alternate route.
- Temporary bypass lane is open. It allows for Hwy 71 traffic to bypass the roundabout construction at Anne St
- Slow down and expect delays
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Anne St:
- East and west legs are closed at Hwy 71, detour onto Fern St
- Access to Laurel Dr is closed, detour onto Bardwell Dr
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Lakewood Dr:
- Northbound access closed at Hwy 71. Access via Irvine Ave and Fairgrounds Rd/Jon Ave from the north
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Winter Sumac Rd:
- Shoulder work at Winter Sumac Rd, expect delays
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Hwy 197:
- Temporary westbound lane closure at Hwy 71, expect delays
- Access to all businesses will be maintained through the duration of the project
- Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible
- Speed limits are reduced throughout the entire project, follow posted speed limit signs
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, July 6, 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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