News Release

Bemidji , MN . --- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is alerting motorists to a maintenance project which has required the closing of the left east-bound lane of U.S. Highway 2 approximately 6 miles east of Crookston.

According to Terry Sorenson, Northwest Sub-Area Maintenance Supervisor, the project is near the intersection with the Highway 2 Truck Bypass and extends for about ¼ mile.

Sorenson said a 45 mile per hour speed advisory has been posted and will remain in effect for the duration of the project which is expected to be complete by June 16, 2006 .

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