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 Highway 171 St. Vincent/Pembina detour lifted August 17
Bemidji, Minn. – The detour for the Highway 171 bridge improvement project in St. Vincent has now been lifted, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Traffic will now utilize the south side of the bridge while crews continue working on the north side. Remaining work includes resurfacing the driving lanes of the bridge. Once the north side is complete, traffic will utilize the north side of the bridge while the south side is resurfaced.
The bridge improvement project includes three Red River Valley bridges and is led by the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Construction began May 4 and is expected to be completed in late October. Work on each bridge will occur at the same time.
The Highway 171 bridge work in St. Vincent includes pier repair, bridge deck repair and a surface treatment. Other area bridge work includes:
Hwy 175 (Joliette)
- Bridge deck repair
- Surface treatment
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Traffic impact: single lane traffic with temporary signals
Hwy 2B (East Grand Forks)
- Bridge deck repair
- Surface treatment
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Traffic impact: single lane traffic with temporary signals
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change. MnDOT reminds drivers to stay alert and use caution in work zones.
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Work zone safety reminders
- 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 violation in a work zone is $300
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times
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