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Striping And Landscaping Road Work On Highway 1 Near Ely Rescheduled

Steve Tanko — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:14 +0000

The project that was scheduled to start on May 20th just south of Ely has been postponed. Workers had hoped to start a striping and landscaping project that would have put the finishing touches on a job that started last year. MnDOT plans to reschedule the work for a later date. The new start date [...]

Highway 1 Near Ely To See Roadwork Starting May 20th

Steve Tanko — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:23 +0000

Northlanders driving near Ely should be aware of a road construction project that is slated to begin Monday, May 20th. The striping and landscaping work on Highway 1 south of Ely is expected to be completed in mid-to late-June. This work, along with some other finishing details, will complete a major reconstruction project on Highway [...]

Spring Truck Weight Restrictions Have Been Lifted For Southern Minnesota

Steve Tanko — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:11 +0000

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation want to inform drivers that while spring truck weight restrictions on state highways in the Twin Cities Metro and the southern part of the state have been lifted, they are still in effect in the central, north-central, and north frost zones. Ending dates for spring load restrictions are [...]

Safe Routes To School Program Gets Funding From Federal Government Via The Minnesota Department Of Transportation

Steve Tanko — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:51:56 +0000

A new grant facilitated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks to make the route to school safer for children in the state. MnDOT announced the recipients of $3.8 million in federal grants for Safe Routes To School. 105 schools in 61 communities will benefit – including some in our area. Schools received grants in [...]

Learn More About The Upcoming Highway 53 Relocation At A Coffee And Conversation Event On Tuesday May 14th

Steve Tanko — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:15:18 +0000

Northland residents and motorists will get another opportunity to learn about the Highway 53 Relocation Project at a Coffee And Conversation Event, Tuesday May 14th at the MnDOT office in Virginia. From 10AM – 11AM, MnDOT officials will be on hand to answer questions and listen to your concerns. A series of these meetings will [...]

I-35 Road Resumes South Of Duluth On May 6th

Steve Tanko — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:53:10 +0000

The weather postponed the start of the project originally, but it looks like all signs are positive for the road construction project on I-35 just south of Duluth to begin Monday, May 6th. The following lane restrictions will be in effect: Motorists traveling north and south on I-35, just south of Boundary Avenue in Duluth, [...]

MNDOT To Commemorate Worker Memorial Day On April 29th

Steve Tanko — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:58 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will commemorate Worker Memorial Day with several events throughout the state Monday, April 29, honoring the fallen workers who died while working on MnDOT construction and maintenance projects.

I35 Road Construction Season Starts Up Again Monday April 29th; 2013 Sees Major Projects

Steve Tanko — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:03:27 +0000

Drivers traveling north and south on I-35, just south of Boundary Avenue in Duluth will be restricted to a single lane beginning Monday, April 29th. Crews will be busy constructing a media crossover – weather permitting. Motorists will be restricted to a single lane for about a mile. The crossover construction is expected to take [...]

Highway 53 Relocation Project Open House To Be Held Monday April 22nd

Steve Tanko — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:30:29 +0000

Arrowhead residents can learn more about the ongoing Highway 53 relocation project – which is expected to move the roadway from it’s present site, in the area just south of Virginia – on Monday, April 22nd. An open house will be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center from 4-7 PM. Topics to be covered [...]

Minnesota Department Of Transportation Kicks Off 2013 Road Construction Season With Safety Awareness Campaign

Steve Tanko — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:40 +0000

What do you do when you see orange cones on the roadway? How ’bout orange signs that announce a road construction zone? The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is using the kick off of road construction season – this week – as the beginning of their Work Zone Safety Campaign. The campaign is an effort [...]

Road Construction For The 2013 Season Kicks Off; MNDOT Provides An Overview At A Meeting, March 27th

Steve Tanko — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:54:30 +0000

The inevitable is about to start: Summer road construction season. If you want a sneak-peek at where the orange cones will be located this year and information about the projects themselves, a special meeting presented by the Minnesota Department of Transportation is right up your alley. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 27th – [...]

Snowplow Safety Starts With You

Steve Tanko — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:01 +0000

Snowplow season is here! The Northeastern Minnesota Department of Transportation asks for drivers to use caution and safety when encountering snowplows this season. Several dangerous encounters between snowplows and motor vehicles have already been reported – and winter is just beginning. MnDOT reminds drivers that snow plows can be twice as wide as a semi-truck, [...]

Bridge Project To Commence In Independence

Steve Tanko — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:13:52 +0000

Travelers on Highway 53 to and from the Iron Range will want to be aware of the bridge project scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 8th. MnDOT is preparing to build a new bridge and repair a second bridge in Independence – an area that is also known as the “Cloquet Cut-Off”. Specifically: May 8 [...]

Highway 53 Relocation Project Moves On

Steve Tanko — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:24:54 +0000

The process of relocating the southern approach of Highway 53 to Virginia continues to move along. Minnesota Department Of Transportation officials will present the two current proposals to the public at a meeting today. One of the two routes recommended for further study would shift the highway to the west and over the backfilled Auburn [...]