WARBA — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting Thursday, March 28, to share information on the Highway 2 road construction project through Warba.
The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the Warba Community Center.
The Warba project is planned for 2027 and includes new pavement through town, accessibility improvements, bike and pedestrian improvements and traffic calming. It also includes re-decking the bridge over the Swan River.
There will be a presentation on the project, followed by time for questions and answers.
For those unable to attend, materials will be posted online after the meeting. Visit dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy2-warba/index.html for more information.
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