News Release

St. Paul, Minn—Bemidji, MN. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is alerting motorists that Trunk Highway 310, north of Roseau, will be closed beginning July 2nd until further notice to allow construction to begin on the replacement of bridge #7112.

According to J.T. Anderson, Mn/DOT Resident Engineer in the Thief River Falls office, "construction was scheduled to begin on June 1st, but due to high water in the area the project was delayed." Anderson added, "our original plan was to build a temporary bypass at the site but because of continued high water, we will have to close the road completely until further notice."

Motorists are being advised to find an alternative route until the temporary bypass can be constructed at the site. Mn/DOT expects the project to be completed in late September. Motorists are also asked to slow down and obey all traffic signing instructions.