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Highway 200 culvert clearing begins Jan. 22 near Itasca State Park

Motorists may encounter slow-moving equipment and potential shoulder and lane closures where crews are working. The work is expected to be completed in four days.

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MnDOT will begin clearing trees and vegetation near four culverts within the state right of way of State Highway 200 near Itasca State Park beginning Jan. 22.
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BEMIDJI — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin clearing trees and vegetation near four culverts within the state right of way of State Highway 200 near Itasca State Park beginning Jan. 22.

Motorists may encounter slow-moving equipment and potential shoulder and lane closures where crews are working. The work is expected to be completed in four days.

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Motorists should slow down and use caution on Highway 200 during these maintenance operations.

Residents and property owners along the highway are reminded to remove any remaining right-of-way encroachments (i.e. fences, fence posts, signs, planters, etc.), or risk damage and/or removal by the contractor. Mailboxes and fire numbers are exempt and do not need to be removed or relocated.

The right-of-way work is in preparation for this year’s road construction project on Highway 200 from Clearwater County Road 2 to U.S. Highway 71 beginning in July 2025. The project includes resurfacing, culvert replacements and upgrades as well as guardrail replacement. For more information, please visit the project website,

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