News Release

Motorists cautioned to be alert to speed changes on U.S. Hwy. 2 in Crookston
Bemidji, MN. --- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is cautioning motorists to be alert to posted speed changes on U.S. Highway 2 in the Crookston area. According to Mike Kamnikar, Mn/DOT Northwest District 2 Traffic Engineer, the following changes in speed limits are now in effect: On the east side of Crookston, between County Road 9 and McLean Street, a 45 mile per hour zone has been added as a transition between the 30 and 50 mph zone. On the west side of Crookston, between Fisher Avenue and Highway 75 north, a 45 mile per hour and 50 mile per hour speed zone have been added as transitions between the 30 and 65 mph zones. These new speed limits have been put in place in response to changing traffic and speed patterns. For statewide road condition information, dial 511 or log unto www.511mn.org.			Contact: Karen Bedeau Public Affairs Coordinator 218/755-4086
			District 2 Bemidji / Crookston 3920 Highway 2 West Bemidji, MN 56601 Tel: 218/755-3800 Fax: 218/755-2028 Road Condition Information: www.511mn.org