News Release

BEMIDJI, Minn. - The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation (MnDOT) is alerting the public to a change in the traffic signal operations on Hwy. 197 and Middle School Road in Bemidji. The change is expected to be implemented today.

Drivers turning left from Middle School Road on to Hwy. 197 will now be permitted to turn only on a green arrow. Traffic turning left out of Wal-Mart on to Hwy. 197 will also be permitted to turn only on a green arrow. This change is being made to improve the safety of turning traffic.

Mn/DOT is asking drivers to be especially alert to these changes and drive with care.

For questions related to these traffic signal changes, please contact Mn/DOT District 2 Traffic Engineer Mike Kamnikar at 755-6574 or Senior Traffic Technician Cindy Gross at 755-6573.