August 6, 2012 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.
June 26, 2012 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.
May 25, 2012 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.