CASS LAKE, Minn. – Five temporary road closures in Sept. and Oct. have been announced by the Chippewa National Forest. Bridge deck replacements are part of the forest’s routine maintenance and will result in road closures taking place from Sept. 25 through Oct. 11. Forest Road 2203 at Decker Lake will be closed Sept. 25-26 Forest Road 2240 at Mitt…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The new Highway 53 bridge is almost complete. It’s the tallest bridge in Minnesota. Soon it will be open to traffic. Iron rangers and state officials dedicated the new bridge to the public on Friday. “Are you ready to celebrate?” asked U.S. Representative Rick Nolan (DFL-Minn.) at the dedication ceremony. At over two hundred feet tall, the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ramp closures will take place on Monday, Sept. 18 and Tuesday, Sept. 19 as Minnesota Department of Transportation crews work to conduct routine bridge inspections. Temporary ramp closures will include Sept. 18 – northbound I-35 to eastbound Highway 535 ramp will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 – southbound I-35 to eastbound Highway…
UPDATE: The city expects the intersection to reopen by 4 p.m. Friday. DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth reports that a failed storm drain pipe caused a washout at the intersection of East Superior Street and 34th Avenue East. The intersection has been closed to traffic as repairs to the pipe and road surface are conducted. The City anticipates…
DULUTH, Minn. – A rainier than normal summer and the discovery of more rock than predicted, has contributed to the slow down on the rebuilding of 4th Street in Duluth. As a result, St. Louis County Public Works has announced that construction on 4th Street from 23rd Avenue East to Wallace Avenue and on Wallace from 4th Street to Arrowhead Road…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the North Shore Inline Marathon taking place on Saturday, Sept. 16, as several area roads will be closed for this event. The course will travel down North Shore Scenic drive, then down London Raod to 26th Avenue East where participants will travel down southbound I-35, existing on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A city council candidate has proposed building a light rail system in Duluth. Richard Williams is running for an at large spot on the city council. His proposal is for a light rail loop that would stop at high-volume spots around town like the Transit Center, UMD, the Lake Superior Zoo, and the Miller Hill Mall. “I…
DULUTH, Minn. – Motorists travelling along Highway 61 at the Baptism River will encounter alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance starting Monday, Sept. 11, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. A flagging operation will be in place to move traffic through the work area, as crews alternate closures from north to southbound lanes. Width restrictions will be in place,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Motorists traveling between Duluth and Superior over the Bong Bridge will encounter alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance activities for approximately three weeks, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews will begin work the week of Sept. 11. The project will include alternating left and right lane closures in both directions. Work will be conducted from…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for this weekend for the Kia of Duluth Car Show and Time Trails on Garfield Avenue. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10. Garfield Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Railroad Street and Nelson Street from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Miller Hill area of Duluth. The Color Vibe 5K Race will begin in the Miller Mall Lot and travels out onto Decker Road, to Anderson Road where runners will turn and head back in the same direction. Decker Road will be closed…
DULUTH, Minn. – motorists traveling north and southbound on I-35 from Barnum to Scanlon may encounter some temporary single lane closures Sept 7-11, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT will be working to paint stripes on the recently installed pavement along this stretch of 35. Motorists are asked to drive with caution around and in all work zones. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Aerial Lift Bridge will transition out of its summer lift schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The bridge will no longer lift on the half hour and full hour instead, lifts will be based on requests from water vessel operators for the rest of the shipping season. Bridge inspections are scheduled to be conducted Sept. 11-12. Traffic…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the Minnesota Mile Race taking place on Thursday, Sept. 7. Beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, traffic will not be allowed on Skyline Parkway around Enger Tower for the race. RELATED: NEW COURSE AND DATE UNVEILED FOR MINNESOTA MILE Warning signs will be posted at 10th Ave W…
DULUTH, Minn. -Motorists traveling on Highway 61 will no longer be rerouted, as Minnesota Department of Transportation crews worked overnight to remove a damaged railroad bridge near Taconite Harbor. MnDOT issued an emergency closure Thursday after the dilapidated bridge was struck by a truck. Because of the instability of the bridge and concern for public safety, an emergency detour was put…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) approved a proposal Wednesday to expand the city’s Skywalk system. Wednesday’s approval by DEDA Commissioners was the first step needed in expanding Skywalk. The plan will expand the Skywalk along the 100 block of E. Superior Street and down to the Historic Arts and Theatre District. DEDA will now contract local…
DULUTH, Minn. – Work to rebuild 4th Street in Duluth is continue to progress east, and beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 23, the 21st Avenue East intersection will close, according to the St. Louis County Public Works Department. Those traveling along 21st Avenue E will be detoured to 24th Avenue E and Kent Road. Drivers should expect delays and are reminded…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Barker’s Island will once again host the 16th annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival on Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26. The boat launch, swimming beach, and fishing platforms will close for the event, all other Barker’s Island operations will be open and accessible to the public. Motorists are urged to use caution along East 2nd…
DULUTH, Minn. – Single lane closures will be encountered along Highway 1 between Isabella and Ely beginning Monday, Aug. 21, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Work will continue through October and traffic will be restricted to a single lane in each direction. A flagger and pilot car will lead traffic through the construction area. The project will include…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin removing dead and dying trees and branches at several locations in Duluth. The project will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and is expected to be completed by Thursday, Aug. 24. Crews will be out between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This work will require temporary, single lane closures at: Southbound…
DULUTH, Minn. – MnDOT officials met with the public Tuesday to discuss an upcoming project that will impact a busy stretch of Duluth roads. Next spring, construction will begin on an $8 million project along the Mesaba Avenue corridor near Interstate 35. One of the main issues that will be addressed is the dangerous weave situation between westbound Superior Street…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will be working to replace a gas main on London Road beginning on August 14, 2017. The city indicates that the purpose of the project is to replace an aging steel gas main with a plastic main, which will be able to operate at a higher pressure. The location of the pipe replacement…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The trail system in Superior, may soon get expanded to connect Wisconsin Point to the rest of the city. A new trail could be built as soon as next spring that would give bikers and people on foot the chance to reach Wisconsin Point without having to go on Moccasin Mike Road and compete with other vehicles….
DULUTH, Minn. – West Michigan Street’s protected bike lane experiment is over and the street is back to normal. Nearly nine-hundred surveys were filled out about the project. Results are expected by the end of the month. While there are no immediate plans for permanent protected lanes in Duluth, officials tell us community involvement was a success. “There’s really been…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth streets are a problem for virtually every driver. However Mayor Emily Larson thinks she has a solution. “I am announcing a referendum for voters this fall, for a 0.5% sales tax dedicated entirely to fund our Streets Improvement Program,” said Mayor Larson, while unveiling her new plan Wednesday. According to Mayor Larson the sales tax increase…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – Drivers will encounter a two-month detour on Highway 73 in Chisholm, as the next phase of construction begins on the roundabout. Hwy 73 will be closed between Hwy 169 and 6th Street. Drivers will be directed to use Truck Hwy 169, 4th Avenue East, and Lake Street. Crews will begin building the roundabout and work on approaching…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that a large-scale pavement patching project has started on Interstate 35. The project includes the section of I-35 from Grand Avenue to Highway 2 in Duluth. Crews will be using several vehicles traveling slowly along I-35 for the next two weeks on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists may…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Law Enforcement has announced the temporary closure of County Road 13 for sub-grade repair work, on Tuesday Aug. 1. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. and run until work is complete – estimated to be until 4 p.m. Co. Rd 13 runs from Hwy 61 to Co. Rd 7, which is also…
CASS LAKE, Minn. – The Chippewa National Forest has announced a temporary week-long road closure on Fisherman’s Road (Forest Road 2384) near Lake Winnibigoshish. The closure from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18 will be located 1.5 miles south of Itasca Co. Rd 33 and 2.7 miles north of Forest Rd 2171. The Forest Service indicates that the closure is planned…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports a new detour route on the Highway 53 relocation project effective Monday, July 31. The detour rouge will change to follow Highway 53 south to Highway 37, and then west to Gilbert at 9 a.m. Monday. Hwy 135 will be open between Gilbert and Landfill Road, but there will be no…
DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Valley Days kicks off on Wednesday, August 2, with several events resulting in several road closures. Through the duration of events from August 2 to August 6 the following streets will be barricaded and closed: Ramsey St – from 57th Ave W to Central Ave 57th Ave W – from Grand Ave to Bristol St Wednesday,…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation built the original roadway in 1960, on land owned by mining companies. In 2010, the lease on the land expired and since then, MnDOT has been working to move Highway 53 to a new location. The highway relocation work has many components to it, including moving a portion of the highway onto…
DULUTH, Minn. – A street rehabilitation and construction project is set to begin on Kenwood Avenue at the College Street intersection next week, according to the City of Duluth. The goal of the project is to improve road conditions, better manage traffic congestion, and install new traffic control signals. The work to be performed will include: An asphalt mill and…
DULUTH, Minn. – A vacant building on East Fourth Street is no more. Bulldozers demolished the building Monday on the 700 block of East Fourth Street, which is across the street from the Co-op. The city’s planning office told FOX 21 the building had been vacant for some time. It was formally known as The Pawnbroker. It was not known…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the same old problem that plagues the Northland year after year – those tire- eating, car-breaking potholes. In a special report, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger introduces you to MnDOT workers who work tirelessly to prevent and patch our crumbling roads. And you’ll also get an inside look at the science behind this type of never ending…
UPDATE: Authorities have reopened the bridge as of 3:20 p.m. Police negotiators were successfully able to resolve the situation. The individual is being transported to the hospital for evaluation. DULUTH, Minn. – Southbound lanes heading into Superior on the Richard I. Bong Bridge have been shutdown by the Duluth Police Department at the request of the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities…
Cloquet, Minn. The intersection of I–35 and Hwy 33 in Cloquet continues to be a problem. This as the Minnesota Department of Transportation thought they came up with an easy solution. They’re proposing to replace that dangerous intersection with a roundabout. Multiple fatalities and a handful of serious car accidents in just the last ten years is the reason MnDot…
HIBBING, Minn. – Motorists will encounter a resurfacing project resulting in temporary lane closures beginning on Monday, July 24 on Highway 37, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Throughout the project, flaggers and a pilot car will alternate traffic through single lane closures. The project is expected to be complete by mid-October. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Road…
DULUTH, Minn. – Michigan Street in downtown Duluth has undergone a significant utilities upgrade project since April involving electrical, gas, and water lines. The first phase was completed on June 30, allowing for the temporary re-opening of Michigan Street. Phase two will begin at 6 a.m. July 17 from 2nd Avenue West to 1st Avenue West. The project is expected…
DULUTH, Minn. – Three avenues are slated to convert from one to two way as part of the City of Duluth’s plans to improve transit and access to downtown businesses. First, Second, and Third Avenues West (from Superior Street up to 4th Street) will ease and allow more direct connections to businesses with smoother circulation, according to the City. Other…
DULUTH, Minn.-A controversial road project in Fond du Lac Neighborhood is getting some reinforcements this week, which would keep it from flooding. The Highway 23 project, which is meant to replace the Mission Creek Bridge, was halted earlier in June after remains were found there that belong to a Native American cemetery. This week crews from the Minnesota Department of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Park Point 5 Miler will be held on Thursday, July 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Minnesota Avenue. The race gets underway near Sky Harbor Airport, where racers will head north on the roadway and turn around near 24th Street then back to finish. Minnesota Avenue and the parking lots at the end of Park Point…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority will operate a limited holiday service schedule for regular route buses on Tuesday, July 4. The holiday services, which can be found in the shaded area of the “Sunday” section of the DTA’s passenger hand schedule, will only be provided in the City of Duluth, not Superior. The Port Town Trolley service in…
Crews work to stripe a section of 4th Street set to reopen on Friday (Photo: St. Louis County) DULUTH, Minn. – A section of 4th Street in Duluth from 6th to 14th Avenues East will reopen by the morning of Friday, June 30, according to St. Louis County crews. Portions of 4th Street have been closed for portions of…
MnDOT/D.R.GonzalezST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution while driving through work zones during the July 4th holiday. “Some projects will have crews working Friday, Saturday and Monday, but all projects will be shut down on the Fourth of July holiday,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “We ask drivers to pay attention in work…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s official, Superior Street in Downtown Duluth will be torn up starting in 2018. The City recently received $15 million dollars from the state bonding bill and will open bidding up in January. City officials say the project will cost nearly $23 million dollars to complete. With funding figured out, the conversation now centers on how local…
DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning on Monday July 10, a three-week long bridge inspection project will begin on the Blatnik Bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Superior-bound traffic will be restricted to one lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily July 10 to approximately Tuesday, July 18. Duluth-bound traffic will be restricted to one lane from 9 a.m….
DULUTH, Minn. — Drivers in Duluth can expect a few delays on I-35. Crews will be out conducting bridge maintenance 27th Avenue West and 21st Avenue East in Duluth. MnDOT says drivers may see delays or lane closures between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm during this entire week. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Road Construction/Traffic
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The next phase in the Belknap Street construction project started Saturday. Belknap St. closed for six days at 6:00 a.m. Saturday between Hill Ave. and Catlin Ave. to allow workers to install new water lines and storm sewers. Officials say crews will work day and night to get Belknap open by 6:00 a.m. on June 30th. As…
DULUTH, Minn. – An upcoming painting project to refresh 10 traffic signal systems in the downtown Duluth area over the summer is expected to begin on Monday, June 26, according to the City of Duluth. Each intersection will take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane shifts and closures will be required for painting. Motorists are asked to proceed…
