Irvine Avenue construction starts Monday

BEMIDJI— A months-long road project on Irvine Avenue starts on Monday and will last until late September, weather permitting.

The area affected includes a stretch north from Irvine's intersection with Highway 197 to 30th Street Northwest. Local officials are requesting that all traffic refrain from using that section of roadway until the road has been updated and completed, a release said.

Detour signs will be posted. For more information, contact (218) 368-6277, (218) 556-2259 or (218) 766-8615. Project updates are available at the website http://www.karvakko.com.