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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 [...]

Are the Blatnik and Bong Bridges Open? Here's How You Find Out

Ken Hayes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:52:59 +0000

Just about every time we have snowy and windy conditions here in the Twin Ports, someone inevitably blurts out, "they are going to close the bridges!" And all of us who work across the bridge (Duluth or Superior side) start to panic we won't make it home. The frustrating part of this whole situation is that 99% of the time, the bridges don't close, but misinformation is spread anyway by rumors. Here's where you can go to find out for yourself.

DTA Buses to be Detoured Friday for the Christmas City Of The North Parade

David Drew — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:49:45 +0000

Hard to believe that the Christmas City Of The North Parade is coming up on Friday already. The parade will take the same downtown Duluth route it’s taken the past several years, which will lead to some changes in traffic and bus routes. The Northland’s NewsCenter is reporting that buses will be detoured from Superior [...]

Part of First Street in Downtown Duluth to be Closed Wednesday Morning

David Drew — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:43:49 +0000

If you travel through downtown Duluth in the morning hours, be prepared for a small section to be closed on Wednesday morning. The City of Duluth would like to inform motorists that on Wednesday, November 7th First Street will be closed between 4th Avenue West and 5th Avenue West until about noon. There will be [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Dangerous Duluth Intersection a Target for Improvments

David Drew — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:26:32 +0000

This is an intersection I’ve had first hand experience with, spending a large part of my life living in that area. I agree that the Kenwood Avenue and Arrowhead Road intersection needs to be improved as it can be a nightmare and dangerous. Our partners at The Northland’s NewsCenter are reporting that many people in [...]

Travel On Blatnik Bridge To Switch Lanes On August 27th

David Drew — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:54:56 +0000

A travel update regarding work being done on the Blatnik Bridge. Travelers have been only able to travel from Duluth to Superior on the south bound lanes, but soon there will be a switch as those lanes close and the north bound lanes open. The Northland’s NewsCenter is reporting that the switch was supposed to [...]

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.

Highway 210 Bridge Over St. Louis River Closed June 6th

Ken Hayes — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:22:40 +0000

Work will begin on June 6th on the Highway 210 bridge over the St. Louis River on June 6th. The project will extend the life of the bridge for about another 50 years, according to the MN Department Of Transportation. Motorists will be detoured beginning June 6th: Eastbound Highway 210 traffic should go north on [...]

Tips For Dealing With Duluth / Superior Road Construction

Ken Hayes — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:12 +0000

It's been a little frustrating, hasn't it? A lot of us were really hopeful that last year the I-35 Mega Project was done. 2 years of avoiding I-35, and using alternate routes was finally over, right? Wrong. Not quite yet. According to the MN Dot website, it should be completed by June. To add to the frustration, work has begun on the Blatnik Bridge.

Look Twice Save A Life: May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Ken Hayes — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:25:33 +0000

More and more bikes are hitting the road as the spring weather continues to warm up. That’s why May Is “Motorcycle Awareness Month”, and the NHTSA has provided tips for both motorists and motorcyclists to stay safe and share the road.Here’s what the National Highway Traffic and Safety Adminstration provides for tips on safety for [...]

How Will Fitgers 5k Impact Traffic Saturday Morning? Here Are The Details

David Drew — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:39:32 +0000

Saturday, April 21st is the 23rd annual Fitgers 5k in downtown Duluth. This year there are a record 1,848 registered participants set to run and walk in the morning race. The Fitgers 5k is one of the first spring road races in the Northland, and a race I enjoy running in despite the hills of the bridge over the freeway. This race is also the largest fundraising event for the Young Athletes Foundation, a Grandma's Marathon program focused on the promotion and development of youth athletics in a five-county region.

The race starts at 9am at Fitgers, 600 East Superior Street, where it will also finish. Expect traffic delays from 8:30am to to 10am along the race course.

Christmas City Of The North Parade Parking And Traffic Information

David Drew — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:41:30 +0000

Christmas City, wonderful city....From The City Of Duluth Police Department, here are traffic and parking information for the Friday evening event:
On Friday, November 18, 2011, the 53rd AnnualChristmasCity of the North Parade will be held on Superior Street in Downtown Duluth starting at 6:20 p.m.

The parade route will be the same as last year. Parade units will assemble on Railroad Street. The parade will travel east on Railroad Street to Lake Avenue, North across the Lake Avenue Viaduct, then turn west on Superior Street to the termination point at 5th Avenue West.

Traffic diversions will start at 2:00p.m.

Traffic Cameras Might Be The New Answer To States Shortfall.

Chris Allen — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:35:37 +0000

If traffic camera go in every major city, do you think that would be fair? Well, there are two schools of thought. 1...you shouldn't be speeding or going through red lights anyway, if you were driving according to the law, you would never get a ticket. 2....there's that part of you that feels like you are getting away with something when no one is around. There are rumours this would be a way for states to raise their traffic revenue and avoid shutdowns....eh hem...Minnesota...with out raising taxes. So now it's your turn, weigh in on this for me......comment at the bottom.

A Different View Of Motorcycle Safety

Ken Hayes — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:26:36 +0000

We all see the bumper stickers that say “Start Seeing Motorcycles,” or the billboards from A.B.A.T.E. that caution motorists to share the road with motorcycles. I’ve been big on motorcycle safety awareness because I have had cars pull out in front of me or merge in my lane without seeing me (or maybe not caring) [...]

Get Out And Support Runners, Have Fun & People Watch This Weekend With The Grandmas Marathon Spectator Guide!

David Drew — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:45:46 +0000

Do you get out and watch Grandmas Marathon each year? If you done so recently, you should do something unique and act like a tourist in our own backyard by getting out for Grandmas Marathon this weekend. You'll find music, food and entertainment as well as thousands of runners to cheer from not only the region, but all over the world. This year marks the 35th annual running of this incredible event and I thought it would be good to share the best times and places to enjoy Grandmas Marathon, coming up bright and early this Saturday, June 18th.

Being a spectator is a great way to get involved in the Grandma's Marathon weekend festivities, without having to run 26.2 miles. The enthusiasm from our devoted fans adds tremendous excitement to the racecourse and gives athletes the incentive to keep striding toward the finish line. So get out there and cheer your heart out!

While planning your strategy for viewing the Marathon, please keep the following important tips in mind:

Are Women Better Drivers Than Men?

David Drew — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:59:28 +0000

That is just part of a recent traffic analysis done. If you drive late, be careful because more fatal car crashes occur at 2am than any other time of day, while the safest time to drive is 8am on weekdays in the height of rush hour. This according to analysis of traffic from researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The big headliner from the study is that women are better drivers than men since men are more likely to take risks. It also means that men have a 77 percent higher chance of dying in a car crash than women, based on miles driven. Want more?