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Flooding Causes More Roads in the Northland to Close; Get List Of Closed Roads Here

David Drew — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:08 +0000

On top of the winter-like weather expect through the Northland into Thursday afternoon, there is also a Flood Advisory for much of the area into Friday morning. With existing snow melting, St. Louis County had to close even more roads due to flooding. KBJR-TV is reporting that the following roads have been closed in St. [...]

Cold Weather Brings Additional Driving Challenges so MnDOT Urges Motorists to Slow Down

David Drew — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:11:00 +0000

Extreme cold means slippery areas and black ice potential. With that in mind, MnDOT sent out a reminder today urging motorists to slow down in Northeast Minnesota. According to their press release, salt is minimally-effective in below-zero temperatures and slippery conditions have been reported. MnDOT crews are out working to improve road conditions, but until [...]

Highway 210, Thomson Bridge Project Completion Celebrated

David Drew — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:53:20 +0000

We have so many construction projects every year, so why not celebrate when one is actually completed? According to a press release from the Minnesota Department Of Transportation, about 85 people braved a cold, sleety-rain to attend a ribbon-cutting event at the Highway 210/Thomson Bridge Saturday, Dec. 15. A giant-sized scissors was used to cut [...]

Highway 210 Bridge at Thomson Scheduled to Reopen in Early-December

David Drew — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:00:36 +0000

If you travel on Highway 210, your route is about get easier. The Minnesota Department Of Transportation has announced that a six-month-long rehabilitation project is nearing completion on the Highway 210 Bridge at Thomson. The bridge is scheduled to reopen in early-December. Completion of the project was delayed by severe flooding in June, which destroyed [...]

Highway 53 Relocation Project Open House Scheduled For November 15th in Mountain Iron

David Drew — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:00:37 +0000

Soon Highway 53 will need to be rerouted in Virginia due to a termination of easement rights, which will have a big impact on travelers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see where the new route will be. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has invited the public to an open house see the latest route alternatives [...]

Lanes Are Open Once Again on I-35 in Pine County

David Drew — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:08:26 +0000

Good news for travelers from the Northland to the Twin Cities and vice versa, as another project appears to have been completed. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, all lanes on Interstate 35 in Pine County have reopened as a major reconstruction project nears completion. Motorists may encounter intermittent, single-lane closures on weekdays until [...]

Highway 61/London Road Lane Restrictions in Duluth Begin Monday

David Drew — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:48:46 +0000

This was originally scheduled earlier, but it appears the project is moving forward Monday. This will complete the Lester River Bridge rehabilitation project that began a couple years ago. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising that motorists traveling on Highway 61/London Road near the Lester River Bridge in Duluth will encounter daytime lane closures [...]

Highway 61/London Road Lane Restrictions In Duluth Begin Wednesday Septembert 26

David Drew — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:29:23 +0000

More construction before the snow flies. This particular project is actually the completion of a project that began in 2010. We’ve received word from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that motorists traveling on Highway 61/London Road near the Lester River Bridge in Duluth will encounter daytime lane closures from Wednesday, Sept. 26, to Friday, Oct. [...]

Culvert Repair Project Begins Today on Highway 23 Near Fond du Lac

David Drew — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:00:22 +0000

Flood repairs continue to be worked on across the Northland, and we’ve received word from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that another project will be in full swing today. According to their press release, motorists traveling on Highway 23 just south of the St. Louis River near Fond du Lac may encounter single-lane traffic between [...]

Flood Repair Projects Begin on Highway 61 Between Duluth and Two Harbors

David Drew — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:26:50 +0000

Just because summer is wrapping up, you didn’t think construction was too, did you? We’ve received word from the Minnesota Department of Transportation about continued flood repair work that will impact Highway 61. According to their press release, motorists traveling on Highway 61 between the Lester River Bridge in Duluth and Two Harbors may encounter [...]

Southbound Highway 61/London Road To Close For Flood Repair

David Drew — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:06:44 +0000

The flood repairs continue across the area and the Minnesota Department Of Transportation has announced closure on southbound highway 61 / London Road beginning Wednesday August 8th. Their press release states that a large culvert beneath Highway 61/London Road was heavily damaged during the June storm and the road adjacent to it was undermined.

Only Highway 210 In Jay Cooke State Park Remains Inaccessible In Northeastern Minnesota

David Drew — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:50:05 +0000

For many, a long road to recovery remains in place following Northland flooding. While it is a daunting task, each day can bring a little progress. We received word from The Minnesota Department Of Transportation that more roads that had been closed are becoming passable once again. According to their press release:

Four highways remain closed in Northeastern Minnesota after last week’s storm that caused massive flooding. Three of the four closed highways have short detours in place.

More Travel Warnings As Highway 61 Closes Near Grand Marais

David Drew — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:00:38 +0000

We've received word from the Minnesota Department of Transportation of the closing of Highway 61 approximately one mile west of Grand Marais to all vehicles but semitrailers due to flooding.

There is no word as to when it may reopen, so Highway 61 will remain closed until further notice. The State Patrol has detoured all other motor vehicles via Birch Road and Cook County Road 7 to Highway 61.