Latest Road Blocks and Closures From Duluth Officials Due To The Floods

The City of Duluth and its local partners are working to monitor and coordinate efforts. Mayor Don Ness has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Duluth.

As of 1:00 pm, Central Time, the following MN DOT roads are closed. Information is updated by calling 511 or going to http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/ :

London Road at 43^rd Street

I 35 between Carlton and Mahtowa

I 35 from Central Ave to 26^th Ave East/London Road

Hwy 2 from I 35 to Boundary Ave (downbound only) in Proctor, right 2 lanes are closed

Hwy 2 from the Iron Horse Bar and Grill to the golf course

Hwy 23 South of Duluth

Hwy 23 in Fond du Lac

Hwy 33 in Cloquet

Hwy 33 at milepost 9 near Independence

Hwy 53 near Miller Hill Mall in Duluth

Hwy 61 near Silver Creek Tunnel

Hwy 61 at Knife River

Hwy 200 between Hwy 2 and Hwy 65

Hwy 210 completely closed through Jay Cooke State Park

Hwy 73 closed at four locations – reference posts 31.5, 46.3, 47.4, and 27.4 (southbound lane)

Hwy 65 from reference posts 107 to 112.6, closed under two feet of water

Hwy 2 between 220.7 through 232.0 completely closed

Hwy 200 between Hwy 2 and 65

The following streets in the West side of Duluth are closed:

Superior St at 34^th Ave West to 40^th Ave West

Chambersburg Street to Piedmont Ave

Skyline Drive west of Spirit Mountain

Skyline Drive from 40^th Ave West to Highland Street

Skyline Drive at 40^th Ave West to 26^th Ave West

Cody Street

38^th Ave West and West 5^th Street, bridge washed out

Most gravel roads are impassable

East side of Duluth:

Superior Street at 8^th Ave E

Pleasant View

Airpark Drive

Skyline Drive – Kent Rd to Chester Park Drive

8^th Ave East

1^st Ave East

Kenwood Ave to Skyline Parkway

South and middle roads off Howard Gnesen

9^th Street bridge

St. Marie St. closed

West Arrowhead Rd off of Woodland Ave

13^th Ave East off of 9^th Street

Dodge Street

MN Power reports approximately 300 households are out of power. Crews are working to safely restore power. The Miller Hill Mall area is currently out of power.

The public is advised to take these precautionary steps:

Residents with propane tanks are advised to shut off tank valves.

The public is advised to call 211 for non-emergency needs or for information, the toll free number is 800-543-7709. 211 is a 24 hour service line.

Residents who cannot access their homes are advised to safely make their way to the First United Methodist Church (aka Copper Top Church), 230 E Skyline Parkway.

The public should keep in mind that standing water is likely not sanitary water and people should avoid coming into contact with overflow areas.

Motorists should use caution, as roads are deteriorated and impassable. Please do not drive around barricades. Roads may still be unstable after the rain subsides.

Volunteer Opportunities:

> Anyone interested in offering volunteer assistance can call 211 to register.

> Donations are being accepted through the Red Cross Northland. If you would like to help, please consider making a donation today by visiting www.redcrossmn.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross chapter at 2524 Maple Grove Road, Duluth, MN  55811 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.