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Important Road Construction Information to Minimize Travel Frustration During Grandma's Marathon Weekend 2013

Cathy Kates — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:38 +0000

Travel during Grandma's Marathon weekend can be difficult with the addition of thousands of runners, spectators and tourists. Add the dimension of road construction and the word frustration comes to mind. However, if you are aware of areas of road construction, you can do your best to take an alternate route and avoid an unpleasant experience. Share this information with friends and family coming in from out of town! Here's what you need to know.

A Section of Skyline Parkway will be Partially Closed Today and Tomorrow

Cathy Kates — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:33 +0000

Today is the day that east Skyline Parkway near Chester Creek will be reduced to one lane of traffic to allow City crews to complete the installation of borings for a retaining wall. The crew will be located off each end of the bridge over Chester Creek. As a motorists, please be aware of the [...]

Pick an Alternate Route for the Summer, City of Duluth First Street Road Construction Project Starts Today

Cathy Kates — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:32:27 +0000

We ditched several inches of snow yesterday. Good news for many, especially our road construction workers. While they appreciate the work and we will eventually appreciate their work, it still means we need to slow down to keep them safe and find alternate routes to our destinations. Here’s what you need to know. You may [...]

I-35 Construction Resumes Monday In Duluth

David Drew — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:37:28 +0000

Spring must truly be here as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that road construction on I-35 will resume once again on Monday. Motorists traveling north and south on I-35, just south of Boundary Avenue in Duluth, will be restricted to a single lane beginning Monday, April 29, while crews begin construction of a [...]

Major Road Construction to Begin Today On Tower Avenue

Ken Hayes — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:05:41 +0000

For many of us, our summer will be inconvenienced with the latest road construction project scheduled to start today on Tower Avenue in Superior. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, today is the start date for the reconscruction of a mile of Tower Avenue from Belknap Street to North 3rd Street. That’s pretty much [...]

MnDot Announces Road Construction Projects For 2013

Ken Hayes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:57:05 +0000

Ugh. That’s what we will all be saying come road construction season. This year will be a record year for the amount of orange cones on the road. I don’t know about you, but I think we deserve a break commuting after the last couple of years we had here in the Twin Ports. Last [...]

Road Construction Update: Northbound I-35, Duluth Bound I-535 Restrictions Start March 21

Cathy Kates — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:56:07 +0000

It’s March, you think you wouldn’t have to worry about finding an alternative route to work or school. But, starting March 21, if your travel includes Northbound I-35 or Duluth bound I-525, you will. Here’s the specifics: Motorists traveling on northbound I-35 in Duluth will be restricted to a single lane from 9 a.m. to [...]

Duluth Lakewalk Extension will Cause Detours of Highway & Scenic 61 Traffic

Cathy Kates — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:13:02 +0000

Little by little, the Duluth Lakewalk is being extended, offering even more scenic beauty for exercise and recreation. (not that exercising can't be fun)! I realize that during the construction period it can be frustrating with delays and travel inconveniences, but if you are aware of the detours ahead of time that frustration can be avoided. Here's the detours we know of at this time.

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 [...]

Motorists Will Be Able To Drive in Both Directions on Blatnik Bridge Beginning Friday

David Drew — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:44 +0000

You’ll be able to drive in both directions on the Blatnik Bridge beginning Friday. The drive from Duluth to Superior will be restricted to one lane early next week, it will be nice to have both lanes available once again. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is reporting that the southbound/Superior-bound lanes on the Interstate 535/Blatnik [...]

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 [...]

Watch How Backed Up The Bong Bridge Was Yesterday [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:32:15 +0000

Talk about frustrating! The bridge construction this summer has been a major inconvienance on anyone who travels back and forth between Duluth and Superior. This is an example of how bad it can really get. I know there needs to be work done, but I can’ t believe there isn’t a better way to flow [...]

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 [...]

City of Duluth To Begin Repairing Skyline Parkway Tomorrow

Ken Hayes — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:34:24 +0000

The City of Duluth has announced that work will begin on the Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway to repair damage caused by the June 20th Flood. Work will begin Thursday, Sepember 6 on the embankment along the roadway in the area between Chester Park Drive and Chester Bowl entrance. Repairs are expected to be completed by [...]

Holiday Weekend Travelers Note: I-35 Lane Switch Near Scanlon on Friday

Cathy Kates — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:12:35 +0000

Just when we got use to the way it was, it's changing, on a holiday weekend! We have already been warned that the road construction is already going to delay travel to our destination, now they're throwing a lane switch in on Friday, the day that everyone is trying to get out of Dodge! Grin and bare it, you've been forewarned. (pass it on to friends and family that might be traveling too)!

Expect Delays During Labor Day Travel Southbound on I-35

Cathy Kates — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:46:24 +0000

The Labor Day holiday can be stressful without road construction. Load the car, the truck, the camper, hook on the boat and get on the road. Inevitably, we're going to end up on the road, going the same direction, at the same time. That, coupled with the road construction is going to make for some behind-the-wheel frustration. Hopefully, these details will help you plan your travel to avoid congestion.

Anticipate Traffic Delays on North Bound I-35 Today Through Wednesday

Cathy Kates — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:03:26 +0000

The road construction in the Northland continues and so does the wait in long lines of traffic. This one will affect the North bound traffic of Interstate 35. If that affects YOU, you may want to find an alternate route until Thursday. The single lane restriction will begin on northbound Interstate 35 near the Cody [...]

Highway 2 In Duluth Remains Closed Until Further Notice

Ken Hayes — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:25:03 +0000

A main artery just outside of Duluth remains closed until road crews can repair the road after the massive flooding last week. Highway 2 in Duluth from Boundary Avenue to Interstate 35 is closed due to extensive road and utility damage caused by the June 19 storm. It will remain closed until further notice. A [...]

Important Road Construction Information For Grandma's Marathon Participants and Spectators

Cathy Kates — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:12:30 +0000

It is a little tricky getting around town now. Just think about how it will be with thousands of Grandma's Marathon racers, spectators and Expo participants in town. Not to mention tourists who have no idea and friends and families of recent graduates. The following information is going to be EXTREMELY helpful for anyone venturing to Duluth on the week-end of June 15-17, so pass it on!