BEMIDJI, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 9 south of
Ada will experience a detour beginning May 23 as crews replace the bridge over
the Wild Rice River.
The detour follows Norman County Road 24 located
three miles east of Ada to County Road 39 near Borup. It is expected to last
about four months, weather permitting.
An open house will take place May 19 from 4 to
5:30 p.m. at the Ada Public Works building, 900 West Main St., Ada. Everyone is
welcome to come when convenient to view the project timeline, detour and
anticipated traffic impacts. There will not be a formal presentation, but
representatives from MnDOT and the project contractor will be on hand to answer
questions.
Redstone Construction is the contractor for the
$2.6 million project, which will create a higher clearance over the river to
reduce flooding impacts and ensure a safer roadway for motorists in the region.
MnDOT urges motorists to follow these recommendations in work zones: stay alert; watch for signs,
equipment and workers; minimize distractions, such as using cell phones, eating
or drinking; avoid tailgating; follow posted speed limits and directional
signs; and stay in one lane while driving through the work zone.
For real-time traffic and travel information anywhere in
Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org, call 5-1-1 or log on to www.mndot.gov.
To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other
reasonable accommodation, call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774
(Greater Minnesota), 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). You also may send
an email to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us. Please request at
least one week in advance, if possible.
