Beltrami County seeks input on proposed reconstruction of Bemidji Avenue North

By Pioneer Staff Report

December 20, 2024 at 1:07 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The Beltrami County Public Works Department Highway Division is seeking input on Bemidji Avenue North (County State Aid Highway 21) from 23rd Street NE to Annebell Street NE.

Bemidji Avenue is a two-lane road built in 1985, with an average daily traffic of 8,500 vehicles each day, a release said. After nearly 40 years, the road shows widespread cracking that diminishes ride quality, efficiency and safety.

Beltrami County is seeking federal funding to modernize this aging infrastructure and improve safety.

According to the release, proposed upgrades include a center left turn lane, parking shoulders, a roundabout, a multi-use trail and urban upgrades like sidewalks, curbs, gutters and stormwater sewers.

To share feedback, community members can take a short survey at Those who complete the survey by Jan. 17 can be entered to win one of four $25 Bemidji Chamber "Chamber Bucks" gift cards.

"Your input is important to ensure the design meets the needs of the community," the release said.

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