Construction begins at the intersection of Highway 2 and Moberg/Adams Avenue in Bemidji

BEMIDJI, Minn. –Motorists on Highway 2 can expect short term delays, lane closures and lane shifts as construction begins June 3 at the intersection of Highway 2 and Adams Avenue/Moberg Drive in Bemidji.

Work will include:

• Extension of turn lanes on Highway 2

• Reconfigure turn lanes on Adams Avenue and Moberg Drive

• Traffic signal replacement

• Pedestrian crossing improvements with ADA work

Knife River Materials is the contractor for the $617,000 project which is expected to last through June. Motorist should slow down and obey the traffic control signs when workers are present.

The project will improve safety, pedestrian crossing, and upgrade the traffic signal system.

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