MnDOT to clear trees along Hwy 87 west of Hubbard beginning Jan. 13
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin clearing trees and vegetation within the state right of way of Highway 87 between Highway 71 and Hubbard. Starting January 13 through early February, motorists may encounter slow-moving equipment and potential shoulder and lane closures where crews are working.
Motorists should slow down and use caution on Highway 87 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 87 from Highway 71 to Hubbard which is scheduled to begin in May, 2025. MnDOT plans to resurface the 4.6 mile stretch of Highway 87 as well as replace the culvert at Long Lake Dam. For more information, please visit the project website at mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy87-hubbard.
To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, call 651-366-4720. To request other reasonable accommodations, call 651-366-4718; the Minnesota Relay Service toll-free at 1-800-627-3529 (TYY, Voice or ASCII) or 711, or email your request to adarequest.dot@state.mn.us.
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