ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

By City of Mitchell May 13, 2025 5:50 am

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Ohlman and Pebble Beach Intersection will be closed tomorrow, May 13^th, 2025 for Utility Improvements. All other previous closures are still in place until further notice.

Please use alternate routes during this time and we thank you for your patience and look forward to the improvements once they are done. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Johnson at 605-995-8435 with the Public Works Department for the City of Mitchell or the Contractor Dion Koistinen of Halme Inc. 605-861-0534.

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