News Release

Bemidji, MN. -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will be holding a public open house and hearing to discuss the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 64, from Akeley to 10 miles south.

According to Robb Bigelow, Mn/DOT Project Manager, the project involves the addition of curb and gutter in the city of Akeley, along with reconstruction of the roadway south of the city. Bigelow said construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2005.

Information about the project will be presented at the open house with formal comments to be made at the public hearing portion of the meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2004 with the open house starting at 5:30 p.m. and the public hearing portion starting at 6:30 p.m. The event if scheduled to take place at the Akeley Senior Center, 25 Broadway St. East in Akeley. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

Interested individuals who will not be able to attend but may have questions or comments can contact Robb Bigelow at 218-755-3812 or e-mail him at robb.bigelow@dot.state.mn.us.

The meeting site is handicap accessible. For specials accommodations needs or to request an auxiliary aid, please contact Jan Heuer at 218-755-3802.

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