BEMIDJI, Minn. - Motorists will soon be able to travel along Highway 59 near
Erskine and Plummer as the detours are removed this week. The lane bypass near
Erskine will be removed today and the detour near Plummer will be removed on
Friday, Sept. 13, weather permitting.
Motorists may experience brief delays or lane closures as crews wrap up final details.
The detours have been in place since June 17 to allow crews to conduct bridge repairs and culvert replacement. The projects provide a smoother and safer ride for motorists.
Robert R. Schroeder Construction Inc. was the contractor for the project near Plummer which cost $1.1 million. Industrial Builders, Inc was the contractor for the $818,482 project near Erskine.
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