MCINTOSH — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an open house in McIntosh to provide information for a resurfacing project in 2029.
The meeting will be 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the McIntosh Community Center, 240 Cleveland Ave. SW.
MnDOT crews plan to resurface 11 miles on the westbound lanes of Highway 2 from Fosston to Erskine in 2029. The project plans also include the reconstruction of two intersections in McIntosh.
During the meeting, project staff will answer questions, receive comments and present information on the project.
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