By: News Director Larissa Donovan
BEMIDJI– The Minnesota Department of Transportation presented at last night’s Bemidji City Council meeting to discuss the latest developments in MnDOT’s proposal for installing up to six roundabouts on Highway 197 in the coming years.
The city’s business community has been vocal in their opposition to the proposal, and MnDOT representative Darren Laesch said the project will need council approval to move forward.
One of the proposed roundabouts, near the highway and Menard’s, may have to be redesigned so it doesn’t interfere or get too close with the airport’s runway.
No action was taken last night, but the council will revisit the topic next week during their regular meeting.
