Friday, May 18, 2012

Highway 59 at Plummer opens to traffic

BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has re-opened Highway 59 and removed the detour at Plummer after crews completed their work to repair the highway.

Highway 59 at Plummer had been closed since March 31 when a semitrailer and train collided at the highway crossing, spilling hazardous material.

MnDOT would like to thank the public for their patience during this unfortunate incident.

For updated road conditions and construction around the state, call 5-1-1 or click on www.511mn.org.