County Highway Department Removal of Warning Signs
The County Highway Department has begun the process of removing optional Warning signs that have been found to be ineffective. Warning signs (black on yellow colored signs) such as Intersection Warning signs, Deer Crossing signs and Children at Play signs will be removed.
The County Highway Department is committed to provide adequate roadway signage, however it is not financially feasible to provide all signs on all roadways. Signs that are deemed to be required in accordance with the "Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" will be placed and maintained. Signs such as the Warning signs listed above are considered optional and will be removed.
These types of signs are ineffective because drivers do not change their behavior. They warn drivers of hazardous conditions that are rarely encountered so they quickly lose credibility and become part of the background noise that drivers tune out. There is no crash reduction associated with the use of these types of Warning signs.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bruce Hasbargen, Beltrami County Highway Engineer, at 218-333-8173.
FROM BRUCE HASBARGEN, Beltrami County Highway Engineer
GRANT VALLEY INVOLVED IN ROAD UPGRADES
Grant Valley Township, located south and west and Bemidji has several road project upgrades taking place. Today Stone Lake Rd SW just north of Division St (Co Rd 14) is closed to traffic in order to upgrade a short piece of roadway that needs repair. This should be completed by tonight. Signs are posted.
CITY OF BEMIDJI IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The new parking area for the Nymore Park is closed for striping and completion today. It is a great addition for people using the park. Work will be completed later this week.
