Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Public meeting on Hwy 197/71 for Stage Two construction

Bemidji, Minn. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a public information meeting to discuss upcoming construction for Stage Two on Hwy 197/71 south of Bemidji.

The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Mn/DOT Headquarters Building, 3920 Highway 2 West in Bemidji.

Stage Two construction is scheduled to begin on June 20 and will consist of the rehabilitation of the existing highway and bridge from Co. Rd. 11 (Carr Lake Rd) to Co. Rd. 2 (north Plantagenet Rd). Larry Randall, Mn/DOT project manager, and other engineering staff will be on hand to discuss project work and time schedules.

To request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, such as an ASL interpreter or other reasonable accommodations, call 651-366-4720 or send an e-mail to janet.rae.miller@state.mn.us. Please request one week in advance of the meeting date.
For updated road condition information, call 5-1-1 or visit www.511mn.org