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During
the year we learn of things that have
changed in the printed edition of the Lake
Superior Travel Guide. We post the changes here as
we learn about them. If you encounter
information that is different from our
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Travel
Guide road construction updates
In northern Minnesota, February road work,
will include:
• On I-35 in Duluth, motorists will
encounter lane closures Tuesday, February
14, and Wednesday, February 15, as crews
install a fiber-optic conduit on the
Garfield Avenue Bridge.
On Tuesday, expect lane closures on
southbound I-35 from south of Fifth Avenue
West to south of Garfield Avenue. Signs
will direct motorists when to merge.
On Wednesday, look for lane closures on
northbound I-35 from I-535 to north of
Garfield Avenue beginning shortly after 9
a.m. Watch for signs on when to merge. All
lanes will reopen by 3 p.m.
• On Highway 1 south of Ely, expect a
detour beginning Tuesday, February 21,
while crews blast and remove rock in
preparation for reconstruction of a 5-mile
section of Highway 1 next spring and
summer.
The work is estimated to take at least
three weeks.
About 5 miles of Highway 1 will be closed
between Forest Road 424/New Tomahawk Road
and just north of Forest Road 553.
Motorists will be required to follow the
posted detour, which is about 30 miles
long.
For
real-time traveler information anywhere
in Minnesota, visit 511mn.org or dial
511.
Road
Construction Season
One perennial Lake Superior region joke
is that around here, we have two
seasons: Winter and Road Construction.
This summer is no exception with
multiple construction projects large and
small under way, but road work won’t
dampen your fun if you know what’s
coming, research alternative routes and
bring along a little patience – and some
good traveling music – to pass time
happily through unavoidable slowdowns in
traffic.
It’s also good to remember: road work
delays today mean fewer axle-eating
obstructions in the future.
This doesn’t mean you need to change
travel plans, but there are information
sites to help you plan. Allow extra
travel time to ease anxiety. In
construction zones, slow down and watch
for workers.
If you dial 511 while in either
Minnesota or Wisconsin, you will get
road conditions for that state.
Otherwise, here are websites, updated in
summer, to help see what’s on the road
ahead:
• For Minnesota, find out about Duluth
at www.dot.state.mn.us/
duluthmegaproject. You can get the
latest statewide traffic information at
www.511mn.org.
• For Ontario, you’ll find an
interactive map at the website
www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip.
Click on the map to see road
construction, planned roadwork, road
conditions, incidents and closures. Or
call 800-268-4686.
• For Wisconsin, go online to
www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/road/workzones.htm.
Or use www.511wi.gov/Web/, or call 511.
• For Michigan, go to
www.michigan.gov/mdot and
click on Major Projects Under
Construction. Or you can try
www.michigan.gov/drive to see
construction, lane closures and
restrictions for specific areas. You can
also call 517-373-2160.
One of the main distractions and
frustrations during summer road trips
can be unexpected delays from road
construction projects.
Given the short construction season
around Lake Superior, we all know these
projects are condensed into the same
months as major tourist traffic. A great
way to reduce the up-to-date
information as possible about highway
construction in the area(s) up ahead.
Thanks to Internet services from the
three states and province around Lake
Superior, this task is much simpler.
We suggest checking the following
Websites as your date of departure
approaches to get the latest
information.
For Ontario: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip
For Michigan: www.michigan.gov/drive
For Wisconsin: www.511wi.gov/Web
For Northeast Minnesota:
www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/const-updates.html
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