BEMIDJI,
Minn. – Motorists on Highway 32 in northwestern Minnesota will
experience a detour beginning Monday, May 18, as work begins on Highway
32 between Thief River Falls and Middle River.
The
detour southbound on Highway 32 from Middle River will follow Marshall
CSAH 6 west seven miles to Marshall CSAH 8, where traffic will proceed
south for six miles. Motorists will then make a short 1/10 mile jog on
Marshall CSAH 28 west to Newfolden, where they will take Highway 59
south to Thief River Falls.
The
detour is expected to conclude in mid-to-late August, with the entire
project concluding in late September, weather permitting.
This
extensive project will see pavement rehabilitation of 21 miles of
roadway between Thief River Falls and Middle River, the replacement of
culverts and urban reconstruction within the city of Middle River.
Drivers are urged to slow down to posted speeds in the work zones.
For statewide travel information, visit www.511mn.org.
