Twin Ports Interchange in July DULUTH, Minn. — According to DOT officials, the Twin Ports interchange project should be construction-free by Friday. The ramp connecting I-35 to the Blatnik Bridge is the last piece of the 5-year project still partly closed. A ribbon-cutting was earlier in October celebrated the completion of the project, which included I-35, the Hwy 53 bridges,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public meeting in Superior to present community members with updates on the Blatnik Bridge project. The presentation, which took place in front of a packed house at the Superior Public Library, gave Twin Ports residents the chance to hear some of the updates on the long awaited project and see…
DULUTH, Minn. — 6th avenue east is officially open now. The resurfacing project added vegetated medians, reduced the lanes to 3, updated crossings for ADA compliance, and replaced lead water service lines. These changes make walking and crossing 6th avenue much safer for pedestrians. According to the project webpage, 20% of Duluth’s Pedestrian deaths in the past ten years have…
Aerial Lift Bridge DULUTH, Min. – Both drivers and pedestrians could be facing minor delays with bridge inspections. Starting on Monday, October 20, 2025 the Aerial Lift Bridge and Minnesota Slip Bridge will undergo inspections. The inspection work is expect to last throughout the week. The inspections will require frequent and slow lifts of the bridge Aerial Lift Bridge to allow…
DULUTH, Minn. — A portion of Michigan Street will close for construction starting on Wednesday. The closed portion is between Glen Place and Mesaba Ave. Officials say the closure is due to the replacement of communications lines in preparation for the MNDOT pedestrian bridge replacement project. The closure should last one week. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Road…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Oliver Bridge in Gary-New Duluth will temporarily close on Thursday. According to MnDOT, the bridge will be closed starting at 8:30 a.m. for a pre-scheduled inspection. The bridge is located at the junction of Minnesota Highway 39 and Wisconsin Highway 105. Traffic on the bridge will resume at 4:30 pm following the end of the inspection….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two public meetings were held in Superior on Wednesday to discuss the potential changes to multiple one-way roads. The meeting focused on addressing safety concerns in the midtown neighborhood, particularly on Banks, Ogden, and John Aves. The proposed solution is to convert the one-way streets to two-way streets, which are considered safer. Two-streets can increase driver awareness…
DULUTH, Minn. — Another massive reconstruction project is on the horizon for Duluth as West Superior Street in Lincoln Park is in line for a rebuild. The nearly 2-mile stretch that will see the reconstruction begins at West Michigan Street and heads through Lincoln Park, past 27th Avenue W, and ends at the Carlton Street intersection. The construction will be much…
DULUTH, Minn. –After five years of detours and construction, the long-anticipated Twin Ports Interchange Project will be fully open before the end of the month, and the long time nickname is a thing of the past. “The can of worms is officially no longer a thing, which is something to celebrate,” Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said. A ribbon-cutting was held…
DULUTH, Minn. — Concrete repairs on Garfield Avenue in Duluth have begun. The work will extend from Railroad Street to Nelson Street. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the repairs, with lanes being shifted around the work area. The project is expected to run through the end of October. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Road Construction/Traffic
DULUTH, Minn. — Relief is in sight for drivers who travel along Minnesota I-35. After years of detours and construction, the long-anticipated “Can of Worms” project is nearing completion. On Monday, Oct. 6, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, joined by state and local leaders, will hold a ceremonial ribbon-cutting beneath the newly constructed Highway 53 bridge, located on 20th Avenue…
Two recent construction zone deaths on Minnesota roads caused the Department of Transporation to issue its first-ever stand down in recognition of the two lives lost on the job. This meant all MnDOT workers paused work in construction zones across the state, including Duluth. MnDOT said the pause was not only to honor the contractors who died last week on…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation paused work statewide Monday. The first-ever statewide safety stand down was to honor the tragic loss of two construction contractors on Minnesota roads last week and to focus on improving safety in work zones. Officials say the stand down is a deliberate pause in work to reflect on the recent lives…
DULUTH, Minn — From September 22-26, the northbound lanes of I-35 near exit 245 Carlton County Road 61 and exit 246 Midway Road will be closed. Officials say motorists can expect the two left lanes to be closed during this period. The closure is a result of the completion of bridge maintenance over the DWP railway south of Duluth. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. — After much waiting, the Duluth City Council has officially established its 34th commission. The Council voted unanimously on Sep. 8. to establish the Duluth Transportation Commission. The ordinance for the commission was first read back on Jun. 16, before being tabled until September. Members off the commission will be appointed by the mayor with approval from the…
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 has learned of a nearly $2 million price tag to repair a section of I-35 in Duluth that officials say was caused by a homeless encampment fire. The bridge work is just south of the Heritage Sports Center on I-35, according to MnDOT. The encampment fire happened in September 2024. An inspection found “enough damage…
Submitted DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters responded to a one-vehicle rollover in Duluth Thursday. The accident happened on 6th Avenue East and 6th Street, which is an area with heavy construction right now. FOX 21 has reached out to the Duluth Police Department to find out a cause and if anybody was injured. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With nearly 100 road projects scheduled across Northern Wisconsin this summer drivers are urged to reduce speeds and pay attention to ensure safe driving through work zones. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joined Douglas County to hold a press conference, urging safe driving in road construction zones. Last year more than 2,00 crashes were recorded in Wisconsin…
Courtesy of MnDOT Website DULUTH, Minn. — Crews are starting road is starting on a section of I-35. The northbound lane of I-35 between 40th and 26th avenues west will close for bridge repairs. Traffic will be crossed over into the southbound lanes once the crossovers are created. Motorists can expect single lane head-to-head traffic until the repairs are completed….
DUUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council voted to extend the seasonal closure of Skyline Parkway. The sections of Skyline Parkway that normally close from December 1 to April 15 will now extend to May 15. Frequent weather-related delays, which have occurred in four out of the past five years, have added pressure to the Street Maintenance and Communications departments,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A portion of Stebner Road is temporarily closed for a utility installation project. The closure is between Maple Grove Road and Hermantown Road. Stebner is fully closed near the intersection of Stebner Road and Radar Road. Stebner Closure: Yellow – Detour; Orange – Closed to Through Traffic; Red – Full Closure Through traffic is detoured to Lavaque…
DULUTH, Minn. – The final bridge deck “pour” for the Twin Ports Interchange project will take place Thursday evening, July 17, 2025. The newly poured deck will complete 145,260 cubic yards of concrete, alongside 4,672 tons of reinforced steel. It’s a significant milestone marking the transition into the final phase of construction. Once the new deck has cured, crews will…
EVELETH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is placing bridge beams at highway 53 and 37 in Eveleth. The delays are expected from Tuesday July 15, 20205 through Friday July 18, 2025. Drivers can expect delays up to 10 minutes. The work is only during daylight hours. When driving through the work zone remember to give workers space, obey…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers has approved $6.3 million rehabilitation project for the Bong Bridge. Some of the projects include painting the center span, replacing lighting, new pavement markings, and repairing and sealing concrete. It will remain open with at least one lane of traffic each way, but ramps will close at various times for the repairs. Construction is…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Grandmas Marathon just days away, detours and delays are expected across the city. Canal Park and the Downtown area east of Lake Avenue will see the heaviest impact within the city. Watch for No Parking signs, temporary signage, officials directing traffic, and barriers. For other race information visit GrandmasMarathon.com WEEKDAY PREPARATION ADVISORIES: Tuesday, the Northwest…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth most dangerous Avenues is starting phase one of a safer reconstruction plan. Construction crew started resurfacing along 6th Avenue East, which connects Central Hillside to Central Entrance and Mesaba Avenue. The project looks to address safety concerns for pedestrians, like students at Myers-Wilkins, as a recent study on 6th Ave. found close to 12,000…
HOVLAND, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation started construction on a portion of Highway 61 on Monday, May 12. Crews will be completing culvert replacement work on the highway between Grand Marais and Grand Portage. The project will replace culverts at six locations around Hovland over two years. Starting Monday, traffic will be reduced to one lane near Myhr…
BIWABIK, Minn. — In Biwabik repair work has started on the Highway 135 rail bridge. The Minnesota Department of Transportation started work on the bridge Monday, May 12. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane across the bridge controlled by a signal system during the repairs Work is expected to wrap up at the end of June. Categories: Minnesota,…
CHERRY TOWNSHIP, Min. – A Chisholm man was killed Saturday afternoon after authorities said he lost control of his motorcycle in Cherry Township. The accident was reported around 4:30 p.m. on Highway 5 near the intersection of Herman Road, which is about five miles east of Hibbing. Witnesses told the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office that the 46-year-old man failed…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced this year’s construction plans. Most notably here in Duluth: MnDOT is finishing off the Twin Ports Interchange project. Across the region there will be various replacements and repairs. Our construction district which is made up of the arrowhead region plus a few counties had fourteen new projects announced in addition…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s heavily traveled roads for tourists and entertainment goers is getting much-needed upgrades. We’re talking about Railroad Street from 5th Avenue West near Bayfront Park, east to South Lake Avenue in front of the Dairy Queen in Canal Park. The half-mile road will be resurfaced this summer. Some curbs and sidewalks will also be fixed…
DULUTH, Minn. — Structural repairs will soon be underway for a critical link in the Duluth skywalk system between downtown, the DECC and Amsoil arena. The concrete pillars that support the skywalk over I-35 will be the subject of the repairs, with many spots that are starting to crumble and crack. Northland Constructors of Duluth came in with the lowest…
DULUTH, Minn.– Next year one of the busiest roads in Duluth will be reimagined. And with this construction, 10-17,000 daily commuters will be impacted. In 2026, 26th Avenue East on London Road over to 60th Avenue East in Duluth will undergo major construction. The 20 million dollar project will include the addition of round-abouts replacing sidewalks, as well as…
DULUTH, Minn. – Police arrested a woman for a hit and run that occurred last week in Duluth and sent a woman to the hospital. Brittney Elizabeth Johnson-Hamilton, 39, of Duluth was charged for last Tuesday’s hit and run at the intersection of North 12th Ave East and 2nd Ave East. According to the police report, a witness told officers…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest water mains caused quite a mess at one of Duluth’s busiest intersections Wednesday night, which went into a second night Thursday. The break was reported around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at West Superior Street and Mesaba Avenue. City utility crews were dispatched just before 11 p.m. Wednesday as bubbles were pouring out of the…
ESKO, Minn. – An Esko man is dead after the vehicle he was driving crashed on I-35 early Sunday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place just after 2:30 a.m. on I-35 southbound near Thomson Road. An investigation determined the 2006 Cadillac STS spun out and entered the right ditch of the interstate. It struck a guardrail, overturned…
DULUTH, Minn. – The driver, who authorities say, was distracted by her phone when she crashed into a school bus back in September, is now facing 24 charges. Svea Snickers, 19, faces 24 charges including five felonies, seventeen gross misdemeanors, and two misdemeanors, from the same crash. A criminal complaint, filed on Thursday, claims the September 12, 2024, crash between…
DULUTH, Minn. – One of the only roads into the Morgan Park Neighborhood remains closed after a Canadian National-owned rail bridge was shut down due to “advanced deterioration” nearly two months ago. On October 4, city officials announced that an annual inspection of a CN-owned rail bridge of Idaho Street in West Duluth found “advanced deterioration” that made travel over…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council continues to investigate two sites of cultural significance within the Twin Ports Interchange Project. One of the sites is in Lincoln Park along West Superior Street where Indigenous human remains were discovered in early 2023. The other location of cultural concern is at Garfield Avenue near the base of the Blatnik Bridge….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Mayor Jim Paine is moving up plans to overhaul a crumbling section of Tower Avenue. The redesign and rebuild of this road will be between Belknap down to 28th Street. This project was originally scheduled to start in 2027 or 2028. But Paine said, this fix can’t wait. Especially with the upcoming closure of the Blatnik Bridge…
It was a day in history Tuesday for MnDOT’s Twin Ports Interchange project, as I-35 ramps to and from the Blatnik Bridge officially re-opened for business. “We know there’s still construction. There’s going to be for months to come, but anytime there’s an opportunity to celebrate some new accessibility for our businesses, both in Duluth and Superior, that’s great,” said…
DULUTH, Minn. – A big relief is on the way Tuesday for thousands of drivers in the Twin Ports. MnDOT says the I-35 ramps to and from the Blatnik Bridge on I-535 will officially reopen as early at 5 a.m. This means, for the first time since 2021, will no longer be forced to take the single-lane Garfield Avenue to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Blatnik Bridge will be fully shut down starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. MnDOT crews will be connecting the last bypass section between the bridge and the Twin Ports Interchange project. The goal is to have I-535 back open by this fall, including the ramps to and from southbound…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A public meeting is set for Wed., Aug. 21, at the Superior Public Library to talk about construction plans for the Bong Bridge. The meeting takes place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The project includes concrete surface repairs and replacing light poles, some of which came down during accidents and storms. Click there for an overview…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth announced bridge inspections will be happening next week at 9 different locations. They saw traffic nearby the bridges will be impacted and drivers are advised to avoid the areas. Below is a full list of the locations affected: Monday, August 19 Vermillion Road: Location: Between Saint Marie Street and Lakeview Drive Type of…
ARROWHEAD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal five-vehicle accident in southwest St. Louis County. The accident was reported around 2:55 p.m. on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, on on Highway 2 near Nelson Road in Arrowhead Township, southwest of Floodwood. The only details made public as of Wednesday evening is that four vehicles…
DULUTH, Minn. – Demolition has begun on the former St. Mary’s Medical Center on East 4th Street in Duluth. Crews were seen Monday tearing down one of the campus skywalks that connected the former medical center to other Essentia Health buildings. Meanwhile, roads are closed in the area during demolition, which will last through the end of August. The city…
DULUTH, Minn. — After a decade of planning nearly $35 million has been secured for the Rice Lake Road Corridor Project. The money is coming from federal and state governments. The Rice Lake Road Corridor acts as a key commuter, and trucking route for the Duluth metro area. Crews will be reconstructing Rice Lake, Martin and Calvary roads. Officials say…
DULUTH, Minn. – One of the most traveled I-35 ramps in Duluth will be shut down for weeks because of unexpected concrete damage. MnDOT told FOX 21 crews were planning to fix “some deteriorated concrete” on I-35 ramps in Duluth when they found additional concrete concerns on the Lake Avenue on-ramp for Northbound I-35. So because of that discovery, a…
HIBBING, Minn. – Expect detours from Hwy 37, just east of Hibbing, as construction crews work on improving both intersections with County Road 5. The intersection improvement project is expected to start July 15. Between the two intersections, crews will work on pavement resurfacing as well as setting up new lighting. Hwy 37 will remain open. However, County Road 5…
