Road Construction & Traffic Updates

MnDOT Construction Hiring Season Begins

DULUTH, Minn. -- The construction hiring season begins at MnDOT with positions available that range from filling potholes to full blown construction projects. Their Public Affairs Coordinator says the push to hire means more…

I-35 Traffic Changes Happening Saturday In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- A heads up for travelers driving on I-35 this weekend. On Saturday, April 13th, northbound will close between 27th Avenue West and Garfield Avenue. Roads will reduce to one lane for those headed south. The Minnesota Department…

Plans For Superior Street Reconstruction Displayed

DULUTH, Minn. -The City of Duluth held its fourth and final public meeting on the reconstruction of West Superior Street between Carlton and West Michigan Street. Residents and Businesses were looking at the plans of the latest design for the…

Tree Removal Causing Detour On Skyline Parkway This Week

DULUTH, Minn. -- Tree removal is causing a temporary detour for travelers on Skyline Parkway this week. Starting Tuesday and ending Friday ash trees are being removed between the Enger Golf Course and 24th Avenue West. The detour will last…

Billion-Dollar Federal Grant Announced To Replace Blatnik Bridge

TWIN PORTS -- Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber announced a one-billion-dollar federal grant has been awarded to Duluth and Superior to replace the Blatnik Bridge. The money totaling $1,058,398,200 from the U.S. Department of Transportation will address geometric deficiencies, increase capacity,…

Bong Bridge Open Again After Crash

A crash on the Bong Bridge closed lanes headed to Duluth from Superior on Monday. The lanes were closed late morning, and according to the Superior Police Department the lanes opened back up at 1:25 p.m. The crash included a…

Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident in Itasca County

SWAN LAKE, Minn. - A man and woman are recovering from injuries after they were involved in a two-vehicle accident in Itasca County Saturday night. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place just after 11 p.m. in Swan Lake…

Drainage Work On I-35 In Duluth Causes Closures

DULUTH, Minn. -- It isn't just the Can of Worms project that had road construction crews out on I-35 in Duluth. The Minnesota DOT says repair work on drainage structures has forced the temporary closure of the southbound ramps at…