News Release

Minor delays expected on several state highways undergoing pavement repair beginning July 30
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Motorists should be prepared for minor travel delays beginning July 30 as construction crews begin pavement repair on several highways in the northwest area of the state. Flagging crews will be directing traffic in the construction zones. The work, which will occur at several locations, is expected to be completed in approximately three weeks. The specific locations are: Highway 1 in Thief River Falls from Barzen Avenue to the junction with Highway 59 Highway 2 from Fisher to five miles west of Fisher Highway 59 from Lake Bronson to Karlstad Highway 75 from Hallock to Donaldson For further information on state road construction, dial 511 or log into www.511mn.org.			Contact: Karen Bedeau Public Affairs Coordinator 218/755-6552
			District 2 Bemidji / Crookston 3920 Highway 2 West Bemidji, MN 56601 Tel: 218/755-6500 Fax: 218/755-6512 Road Condition Information: www.511mn.org