Highway 197 Lane Closures Scheduled For August 27

Temporary lane closures on Highway 197 in Bemidji have been scheduled for Monday, August 27.

Motorists heading northbound on Highway 197/Washington Avenue will experience temporary closures and a detour as railroad crews complete repairs to the railroad track.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges the public to always drive with caution and to slow down in work zones.

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