MnDOT advances work on Highways 2, 200, and 220

Public meetings scheduled in Crookston, East Grand Forks and Halstad

BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advancing a project to repair concrete on sections of Highways 2, 200, and 220 to the 2013 construction season. Work was previously planned to occur during the 2014 construction season.

Crews will repair sections of Highway 2 in Crookston, Highway 2 and Highway 220 in East Grand Forks and Highway 200 in Halstad.

The public is invited to attend one of the following information meetings on Monday, Feb. 11:

· East Grand Forks – 10:30 a.m. at City Hall, 600 DeMers Ave.

· Crookston – 1 p.m. at MnDOT Office, 1320 Sunflower St.

· Halstad – 3 p.m. at Halstad Telephone Company, 345 Second Ave. W.

MnDOT project engineer Troy Strassburg will explain the project, work schedules, traffic impacts and other information.

Interested individuals who cannot attend the public meetings should contact Strassburg at 218-755-6561 or troy.strassburg@state.mn.us.