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Hwy 34 Osage to Park Rapids project begins May 13

Motorists will detour utilizing Becker CR 48 and Highway 71

BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today, construction on Highway 34 from Osage to Park Rapids will begin May 13.  The project limits include from County Road 26/47 west of Osage to Western Avenue in Park Rapids. Motorists will detour utilizing Becker CR 48 and Highway 71.

The project includes a full depth pavement reclamation, shoulder widening, culvert replacements, and sidewalk upgrades in Osage. The project is expected to be complete in mid-September, weather permitting. For more information as well as a detour map, visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/d4/projects/hwy34osage.  

Project benefits and cost

Benefits of the project include a safer road, improved drainage, pedestrian improvements, and a smoother and longer lasting driving surface. Anderson Brothers is the contractor for the $8.4 million project.

Important reminders for motorists regarding work zone safety:

• Slow down when approaching every work zone, then navigate through with care and caution.
• Stay alert; work zones constantly change.
• Watch for workers and slow-moving equipment.
• Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation in a work zone is $300.
• Minimize distractions behind the wheel.
• Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times.

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 2024, 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.

More information

Visit mndot.gov/d4/projects/hwy34osage to learn more about the 2024 Highway 34 project.

For a complete list of current and future MnDOT construction projects, including plans and studies, see mndot.gov/roadwork.

Learn about MnDOT’s highway construction project selection process.

For real-time travel information including current road conditions, road closures and traffic cams, visit 511mn.org or download the 511MN app.

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