Road Construction/Traffic Archives - Page 9 of 9

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…

Spring Bridge Maintenance Begins May 8

May 8, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will sweep and flush all state bridge in the Duluth area beginning on Monday, May 8. This project is scheduled for May 8 through Thursday, May 18. Motorists may encounter temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The operation will take place in three separate…

I-35 Tunnels Undergoing Major Spring Cleanup Through Tuesday

May 7, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The tunnels of I-35 are getting a major spring cleanup from the roads to the walls. MnDOT crews began work on the northbound lanes around 6:30 p.m. Sunday and were expected to wrap up by 4 a.m. Motorists are urged to watch out for work zones and new directions. The I-35 southbound tunnels will start getting scrubbed…

Tunnel Cleaning Project Scheduled on I-35 and Highway 61

Will take place from Mon., May 7 to Wed., May 10

May 5, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a tunnel cleaning project that will begin on Sunday, May 7. The project is scheduled during evening hours to minimize traffic interference. Motorists are asked to watch for work zones and follow message board directions. Schedule: Northbound tunnels on I-35 in Duluth , Sunday, May 7 from 6:30 p.m. to…

DTA Pick Up and Drop Off Changing During Michigan Street Construction

Transportation Center to Not Be Used for 60 Days

May 1, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Beginning today, the Duluth Transit Authority will be using their old pickup routes for 60 days rather than their newer transportation center, as construction continues on Michigan Street. All DTA buses will be detoured to the former Superior Street and Holiday Center bus stops, along with the East Transit Center. The Duluth Police Department and Jefferson Lines service will…

Construction Restarts at Kenwood and Arrowhead

Will Be Completed by the End of the Week

May 1, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Construction restarted today at the Kenwood Avenue and Arrowhead Road signal and paving improvement project. It’s the last phase of the project, which has a goal of providing safer transit for pedestrians and vehicles by easing congestion in that area. It will also lead to making businesses easier to access in the area. The project is expected to be completed…

Final Phase of Kenwood Ave/Arrowhead Road Project Slated for Next Week

April 28, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth has announced the last phase of construction in the Arrowhead Road and Kenwood Avenue Intersection, signal and paving improvement project. The goal is to provide efficient and safe transit for pedestrians and vehicles by reducing congestion and improving traffic flow, along with improving access to area businesses. Beginning on Monday, May 1, the…

Traffic Detours and Closures Expected During Bridge Inspections

Delays Should be Expected

April 24, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close traffic lanes and detour traffic during bridge inspections this week in many parts of the Northland. The inspections are to keep bridges in good working order. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones. Among the areas where there will be issues include: April 24: The ramp from northbound Interstate 535…

Michigan Street Utilities Upgrade Scheduled

Work to begin May 1

April 24, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities is partnering with Minnesota Power to conduct utility work along Michigan Street, set to begin on Monday, May 1. The project will include replacing electrical ducts, gas infrastructure, and water mains on a section of West Michigan Street in downtown Duluth between 1st and 3rd Avenues. During the week…

Oliver Bridge Construction Begins Today

Will Last Until the Fall

April 24, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Oliver Railroad Bridge rehabilitation project began today. This is the second year Canadian National Railroad has worked on the bridge, with the goal of making it stronger. The work will cause daytime closure of the roadway below the rail bridge from 8 a-m to 5 p-m on weekdays. The daily closures are expected to last into the fall….

MnDOT to Close Second Avenue into Virginia for Highway 53 Work

April 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Highway 53 relocation project will close access into Virginia via Second Avenue on Friday, April 21 at 9 a.m. from Hwy 53. The closure will stay in place until 6 a.m. Monday, April 24. The closure is taking place so crews can perform necessary utility work under Second Ave. For updated road conditions and information visit www.511mn.org…

Motorists Asked to be Alert as Adopt-a-Highway Crews Out

Volunteers work to remove trash and recyclables from roadsides

April 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Photo: WisDOT MADISON, Wis. – Motorists are asked to be alert for Wisconsin’s Adopt-a-Highway volunteers who are busy collecting up trash and recyclables that have built up along state highways. County highway crews will gather up the bagged materials for proper disposal. Last year, 2,864 crews collected 180 tons of trash and recyclables. “Wisconsin’s Adopt-a-Highway volunteers provide a tremendous service…

Highway 169 Cross Range Expressway Work Begins

April 19, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Photo: MnDOT DULUTH, Minn. – Crews have started their wok on the Highway 169 Cross Range Expressway project. Motorists will see crews doing grading and other excavation work in the area. A two-lane bypass, using portable barriers has been put in place in the vicinity of County Road 7 to protect passing traffic from any construction debris. MnDOT advises motorists…

Traffic Advisory for Fitger’s 5K Race Saturday, April 22

April 19, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, April 22 starting at 8:30 a.m., traffic will be diverted from portions of Superior Street in downtown Duluth, Lake Avenue, and Railroad Street for the Fitger’s 5K Foot Race. “No Parking” areas will be posted on Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 8th Avenue East, and the West side of Lake Avenue South from Railroad…

Oliver Bridge Rehabilitation Project Road Closures Start April 24

April 19, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – CN will begin the second and final year of maintenance on the Oliver railroad bridge over the St. Louis River between Duluth, Minnesota and Oliver, Wisconsin beginning on Monday, April 24. The bridge work for 2017 includes Full replacement of the 47 foot Span 1 on the east end of the bridge Removal of the steel cross…

Highway 135 Road Closure to Begin Monday, April 17

April 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Photo: MnDOT VIRGINIA, Minn. – Road work will begin next week on the Highway 53 relocation project. On Monday, April 17, Highway 135 will close between Highway 53 and Bourgin Road. Traffic will be detoured on Hwy 53 to Eveleth and on Hwy 37 to Gilbert. Motorists should follow the directions from the detour signs. The closure and detour will…

Single Lane Traffic on I-35 Between Willow River and Sturgeon Lake

Work begins Monday, April 24

April 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Monday, April 24, motorists will be restricted to a single lane on northbound I-35 between Willow River and Sturgeon Lake. Single lane restrictions will happen weekdays until May 26. Both northbound lanes will be open to traffic on Fridays at 1 p.m. Southbound lanes will be restricted to single lanes Monday through Saturday April 24 –…

Rock Blasting Begins on Highway 169 Project Near Ely

Work will begin on Monday, April 17

April 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Motorists may be temporarily stopped on Highway 169 in the Eagles Nest Lake Area just west of Ely beginning on Monday, April 17, as rock blasting begins for the highway reconstruction project. Large trucks will be hauling blasted material on and off the highway. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in the work zone. Beginning on…

MnDOT Announces 2017 State Road Construction Projects

April 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Thursday, $1 billion in state road and bridge projects that will be conducted statewide this year. The 211 projects, many of which are already underway, will help keep the state’s roads and bridges in good working condition to continue to keep motorists safe on the roadway, and support thousands of…

Duluth Ramp Closures Scheduled for Bridge Inspections

Work is scheduled April 24, 25, & 27

April 12, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be inspecting bridge on April 24, 25, and 27, and will need to close traffic lanes and detour traffic during the inspections. Closures include: April 24: Ramp from northbound I-535 to southbound I-35 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25: Ramp from northbound I-535 northbound I-35 from 9 a.m. to…

Bridge Maintenance Scheduled in Duluth Area

Crews will be working from April 10-28 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

April 11, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be performing bridge preventative maintenance by cleaning all state bridge in the Duluth area beginning Monday April 10 through Friday, April 28. Crews will be working between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Temporary lane closures may take place during this time. MnDOT crews will be spraying down the bridge…

Work Resumes on Highway 23 Reconstruction Project

Should be Completed by Mid-June

April 10, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Work resumed today on the Highway 23 reconstruction project in West Duluth. Motorists are being restricted to a single lane near Freemont Street as crews construct a new storm sewer system from Grand Avenue to Freemont. Construction will also continue on the Grand Avenue sidewalks in two weeks, which will also lead to single lanes in that area. The…

Extra Enforcement to Seek Turnaround in Distracted Driving Incidents

April 6, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota will be conducting extra distracted driving enforcement April 10-23 to help prevent senseless deaths on the road. Deputies, police officers, and troopers from more than 300 agencies participate in the extra distracted driving enforcement campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) Overtime funding is…

MnDOT Reminds of Work Zone Awareness

Nearly 800 Accidents Happen Each Year During Minnesota's Construction Season

April 5, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Each year in Minnesota almost 800 crashes happen just in work zones alone. It’s why the Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking to raise awareness during the week of April 3 through April 7. On average, seven people die each year in Minnesota because of work zone related accidents. With summer construction season setting in, MnDOT wants…

Wisconsin Traffic Crashes Kill 28 People in March

April 4, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

MADISON, Wis. – Preliminary data shows that 28 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes for the month of March, seven fewer than March of 2016, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Last month was tied for the second safest month of March since the end of World War II. The safest March was in 2010 with 23 fatalities, and…

MnDOT Urges Driver Safety as Part of National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 3, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 3-7 to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The week is an annual spring campaign to commence the beginning of road constructions season, which this year will officially begin on April 13. More than 200 active work zones are scheduled throughout the state…

House Approves $2.2 Billion Transportation Plan

March 31, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota House has approved a transportation bill that Republicans say will help the state begin work on much-needed road and bridge projects. The nearly $2.2 billion legislation passed by a vote of 76-54. Lawmakers continued their perennial battles over light rail projects and what funding sources to use for transportation projects. Republican Rep. Paul…

Funding Could Be Approved Soon for Area Road Projects

I-Falls and Virginia Roads to Get Repairs

March 29, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota House has signed off on directing $105 million toward transportation projects throughout the state. Some local projects on the list include $6 million for road and bridge repairs on Highway 169 in Virginia, while $1.9 million would be dedicated to resurfacing Highway 11 in International Falls. Republicans who control the chamber wanted to know how federal…

Route 53 Bridge Ahead of Schedule

New Bridge Will be State's Tallest

March 29, 2017

Greg Chandler,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – The new bridge on U.S. Route 53 is ahead of schedule. The new bridge, which will be the tallest in the state, should open sometime in August, not November as originally planned. Virginia’s Mayor, Larry Cuffe, Jr. says the new bridge benefits the Iron Range as a whole. “It’s a large bridge that really connects the economic…

Belknap Construction Project is Beginning in Superior

Some Roads Will Be Closed

March 20, 2017

Lena Takada,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Construction to improve Belknap Street in Superior is beginning as soon as the weather is warm enough. People involved with the project say the current street is reaching the end of its useful life, and costing too much to maintain. The two year project on Belknap Street will replace around 1.4 miles of concrete roadway, upgrade the storm…

Traffic Advisory on Arrowhead Road Saturday, March 18

March 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown Police Department is notifying the public of road closures happening on Saturday March 18, for the 4th Annual Saint Fennessy 4K Run. West Arrowhead Road will be closed to traffic between Hermantown Elementary School and Lavaque Road from 9 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m. Lavaque Road will be closed to traffic between the intersection at…

Belknap Street Scheduled for Improvements Starting Next Week

The project is expected to be complete in fall 2018

March 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – WisDOT along with the City of Superior and Superior Water, Light, and Power, is set to begin a reconstruction project on US 2, also known as Belknap Street, on Monday, March 20. The two-year project will replace around 1.4 miles of concrete roadway, upgrade the storm sewer system, improve roadway safety and access, and include improvements to utilities,…

Slip Bridge to See Some Improvements Beginning Next Week

March 13, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has continuously been working since last year with its consultant engineer LHB Corp, on a new design for the blue, Minnesota Slip Bridge in Duluth’s Canal Park. The City’s consultant engineer has been working to design new custom manufactured parts for the 26-year-old bridge, which has been riddled with numerous repairs and closures…

Road Construction/Traffic

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

Detours will be put in place during the project

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

Work Will be Finished in the Fall

Will take place from Mon., May 7 to Wed., May 10

Transportation Center to Not Be Used for 60 Days

Will Be Completed by the End of the Week

Delays Should be Expected

Work to begin May 1

Will Last Until the Fall

Volunteers work to remove trash and recyclables from roadsides

Work begins Monday, April 24

Work will begin on Monday, April 17

Work is scheduled April 24, 25, & 27

Crews will be working from April 10-28 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Should be Completed by Mid-June

Nearly 800 Accidents Happen Each Year During Minnesota's Construction Season

I-Falls and Virginia Roads to Get Repairs

New Bridge Will be State's Tallest

Some Roads Will Be Closed

The project is expected to be complete in fall 2018

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