Road Construction/Traffic Archives - Page 8 of 9

16th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Traffic Advisories

August 22, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Single Lane Closures on Highway 1 Start Aug. 21

August 18, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Tree Removal Project Begins Aug. 22 in Duluth

August 17, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

MnDOT Answers Questions Regarding Upcoming Mesaba Avenue Project

Next spring, construction will begin on an $8 million project along the Mesaba Avenue corridor near Interstate 35

August 15, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

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…

Gas Main Project Starts on London Road Starts Aug. 14

August 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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 Trail System May Be Extended to Wisconsin Point

Proposed Trail Would Connect Wisconsin Point to Osaugie Trail

August 10, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

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….

West Michigan Street Bike Lane Experiment Over

Nearly 900 Surveys Submitted About the Project

August 9, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

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 Unveils Street Repair Plan

Mayor's Proposal Calls for a .5% Sales Tax Increase

August 8, 2017

Greg Chandler,

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 Roundabout Construction Begins Aug. 14, Detour Set for Hwy 73

August 7, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Patch Work Begins on I-35 from Grand Ave to Hwy 2

TWO WEEKS - 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. WEEKDAYS

July 31, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

County Road 13 Temporarily Closed Tuesday

July 31, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Temporary Road Closure Planned for Fisherman’s Road

MONDAY, AUGUST 14 TO FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

July 31, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Highway 135 Detour Route Changes Monday, July 31

July 28, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Spirit Valley Days Traffic Advisory

Festival runs from August 2-6

July 28, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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,…

Highway 53 to be Open to Traffic This November

The Construction is Coming Along Right on Schedule.

July 26, 2017

Lena Takada,

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…

Kenwood Avenue Improvements Set to Begin July 31

Project is expected to take 4-5 weeks to complete

July 26, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Former Pawnbroker Building Demolished On East Fourth Street

July 24, 2017

Dan Hanger,

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…

Special Report: The Science, Madness Behind Potholes

July 23, 2017

Dan Hanger,

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…

Police Shutdown Superior-Bound Lanes of Bong Bridge

July 21, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Deadly Intersection In Cloquet To Be Reconstructed

Some Cloquet Citizens Say No On Proposed Roundabout

July 20, 2017

Joey Norton,

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…

Lane Closures Begin July 24 on Highway 37 in Hibbing

July 18, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Michigan Street Utilities Upgrades Resume July 17

July 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Three Downtown Avenues Transitioning to Two Way Traffic

Conversions are expected to begin Monday, July 17

July 13, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Controversial Bridge Project Gets Flood Reinforcement

MnDOT Hopes Project Will Continue This Year

July 12, 2017

Site Staff,

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…

Park Point 5 Miler Traffic Advisory

July 10, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

DTA to Operate Holiday Service During Fourth Fest

July 3, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Section of 4th Street to Reopen Friday

14-19TH AVENUES WILL REMAIN CLOSED

June 29, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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 Urging Travelers to Use Caution in Work Zones Across the State

Extra DWI Enforcement is currently on Minnesota roads

June 29, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Downtown Duluth Businesses Prepare for 2018 Reconstruction

A Series of Informational Meetings will Take Place, Hosted by the City of Duluth and Greater Downtown Council

June 28, 2017

Brett Scott,

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…

Three-Week Blatnik Bridge Inspection to begin July 10

Project is expected to run July 10-27 - weather permitting

June 27, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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….

Drivers Expect Delays, Lane Closures, on I-35 in Duluth

June 26, 2017

William Seay,

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

Belknap St. Closes as Construction Continues

Belknap Closed Between Hill and Catlin for Six Days

June 24, 2017

Greg Chandler,

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…

Downtown Duluth Traffic Signal Painting Project Set to Begin Monday

Temporary lane shifts and closures are expected

June 22, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

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…

Duluth Utility and Road Improvement Projects Update

June 21, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has been working on several utility and road improvement projects. The City has shared their progress on major on-going projects. West Michigan Street Utility Upgrades: Phase one of the project is expected to be complete by next week. The street will remain closed through 4th of July weekend while new concrete is curing….

Superior Business Will Temporarily Close During Belknap Construction

Once Again Used & New will close up for about two weeks because of the road closure

June 20, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Construction along a portion of Belknap Street in Superior is about to be shut off later this week, leaving some local businesses with some difficult decisions. Store owners have known for years this road construction project would affect them this summer and for some, they’re now facing the reality of what it will mean for their future…

Kettle River Bridge Project on Highway 73 Set to Begin June 19

Detours will be put in place during the project

June 16, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that a project to replace the Kettle River Bridge on Highway 73 in Carlton County will begin on Monday, June 19. Beginning Monday, Hwy 73 will close at milemarker 15, just north of the town of Kettle River. A detour will be put in place until the project is scheduled…

Roads Closed in Sawyer County After Severe Storms

June 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

5SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Due to severe storms on Sunday, June 11, the following highways and roads are closed in Sawyer County, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. Ashegon Fire Lane in the Town of Radisson Larsen Road between CTH N and Devils Lake Road At this time there are no established detours, as crews work to repair damage…

Duluth Road Projects Scheduled for Next Week

June 9, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Next week a few road and utility projects will begin in Duluth. Beginning on Monday, there will be a gas utility improvement project at East Fourth Street. The project will occur between Wallace Avenue and Hawthorne Road. The gas line work, located under the sidewalk, will prohibit the use of the walkway on the south side. Portions of the…

Part of Fifth Avenue East to Close for Crane Installation from June 12-16

June 8, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Next week, a stretch of Fifth Avenue East between Fourth and Third Street will be closed as a crane will be set up to do some maintenance on an Essentia Health building. The closure will occur between June 12-16. Signs will be posted to alert drivers and pedestrians. The sidewalk on the east side of the avenue will also…

Traffic Accident Caused Delays Earlier on I-35 Southbound

June 7, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Questions remain this afternoon after an SUV with a trailer, flipped on its side on Interstate 35 southbound near Midway Road at about 11:30 a.m. The three passengers in the vehicle were uninjured, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Traffic was delayed for a period of time after the accident. The State Patrol is still working on…

Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisories

June 6, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 24th William A. Irvin 5K will take place on Friday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Canal Park and DECC area. Traffic delays can be expected from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The 41st Grandma’s Marathon and 27th Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 17. The half marathon begins at 6:15…

Duluth Airshow Traffic Advisory

June 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

The Duluth Airshow begins Saturday, June 3 and runs through Sunday, June 4. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Carpooling is strongly recommended for this event – some parking has been reduced due to wet conditions. Onsite Parking: Parking lots will be color coded and correspond with Air Show ticket colors. Directional road signs for each…

Temporary Lane Closures on Highway 61 near Esko for Sewer Repair

May 24, 2017

Site Staff,

ESKO, Minn. – One northbound and one southbound lane of Highway 61 near Esko have been closed to allow for the repair of a Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) sewer pipeline. The pipeline is located in the median of Highway 61 near Sorila Road. Lanes and adjacent road crossings will be closed during the project and is expected to…

Construction Begins May 22 for Highway 5 Bridge Replacement over the Bear River

Hwy 5 will be closed between N Airport Rd and Hwy 22 as a result

May 17, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Photo: St. Louis Public Works COOK, Minn. – The St. Louis County Public Works Department has announced construction to build a new bridge on County State Aid Highway 5 over the Bear River, just west of Linden Grove Township, is set to begin on May 22. During this project, Highway 5 will be closed between North Airport Road and Highway…

Ramp Inspections, Closures Scheduled for May 22, 25 in Duluth

May 16, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled routine ramp inspections in Duluth, which will require the ramps to close temporarily. These ramps include: The on-ramp from 40th Avenue West to southbound I-35 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, May 22 The on-ramp from 21st Avenue West to northbound Highway 53 from 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday,…

Construction to Temporarily Close Portion of Highway 7 Beginning May 15

May 11, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

MEADOWLANDS, Minn. – Crews will begin to resurface seven miles of County State Aid Highway 7 on Monday, May 15, according to the St. Louis County Public Works Department. For the first two weeks of the project, Highway 7 will be closed to through traffic between Swan Lake Road (CSAH 47) in Alborn to CSAH 133 east of Meadowlands. The…

YWCA Mothers Day Run/Walk Traffic Advisory

May 11, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, May 13, the YWCA Mother’s Day Run/Walk will be held, beginning at the Heritage Center at 29th Avenue West and Michigan Street. Streets will close to traffic at 7:15 a.m. Runners for the 5K will begin at 7:45 a.m. and the two-mile walk will start at 8:30 a.m. Both events will travel from the Heritage…

Construction Starts on Hibbing Roundabout

Work Will be Finished in the Fall

May 9, 2017

Greg Chandler,

HIBBING, Minn. – The city Will soon have A roundabout at a busy intersection. Work started Tuesday on a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Rt. 169 and MN-37. Traffic is limited to one lane in each direction for the next two weeks while crews work on a cross–over. The roundabout should be finished in the fall. Categories: News, News…

Gas Utility Project to Begin on 48th Ave E

May 8, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has announced a gas main replacement project at 48th Avenue East from Superior Street to Glenwood Street. This project will help to reinforce a gas distribution main loop in the Lakeside neighborhood, and will include a three-week closure of the Lake Walk Trail between 48th and 52nd Avenue East, a suggested detour for users…

Tree Removal Project Scheduled on Highways 200 and 169

May 8, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled storm-damaged tree removal in Itasca and Aitkin Counties. The project will take place on Highway 200 from Hill City to approximately six miles east on Highway 169 from Hill City to approximately three miles north. The work will require lane closures in both directions, Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and…