Friday, September 12, 2014

Highway 59, new Two Rivers bridge north of Lancaster reopen Sept. 12




BEMIDJI, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 59 in Kittson County will see Highway 59 and the new Two River bridge reopen to traffic on Friday, Sept. 12. The previous detour has been fully lifted.

Crews have been working since June 16 to construct  the new Two Rivers bridge along Highway 59 and do detail work.  
                                                                                                                                   
This new bridge will provide a safe, smooth ride for residents of the area and improves Highway 59 as a key link between the United States and Canada. This work will benefit travelers for years to come.

For statewide travel information, visit www.511mn.org.