Road Construction & Traffic Updates

6th Avenue East Re-opens with Safety in Mind

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…

Expect delays on Lift Bridge next week

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…

Oliver Bridge temporarily closed for inspection

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…

Garfield Avenue Concrete Repairs Begin

  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…

Twin Ports Interchange Project Wrapping Up

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.…

MNDOT pauses work in statewide safety stand down

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…

Northbound I-35 lane closure starts next week

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…

Duluth City Council Approves Transportation Commission

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…