Aitkin County TZD Monthly Conversation includes MnDOT District 1

By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (11/30/20)

(Aitkin, MN) — In our monthly conversation with the Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition, we spoke with Josie Olson and Jim Miles with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 1 about upcoming construction projects in the area.

Olson discussed the coverage of District 1 which includes our listening area.

Upcoming projects include at the intersection of Highway 27/65.

There will also be some work done on Highway 210 east of McGregor in 2021.

Jim Miles, District 1 Traffic Engineer, talked about the successful project of the 4-way stop installation at the intersection of Highway 169/200 through Hill City.

Olson and Miles went out to talk about how MnDOT District 1 plans out their projects and dates, where to learn more about upcoming projects, and community outreach with the full interview which can be heard here: