INTERNATIONAL FALLS — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a public meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, to receive feedback about the Highway 11/71 corridor in International Falls.
The study area is between the intersection of Koochiching County Road 91 and Highway 53/Second Avenue. The meeting will be 5 p.m. with a short presentation at 5:15 p.m. in the Minnesota North College-Rainy River commons area.
The project team will be available to hear feedback and answer questions.
MnDOT stated that the purpose of the study is to create a common vision and guidance for improving safety and efficiency for all users of the corridor.
To learn more, visit talk.dot.state.mn.us/hwy-11-71-international-falls-corridor-study.
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