I-35 Duluth bridge work starts July 28

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting bridge repair work on I-35 in Duluth on July 28. Work will be taking place on northbound I-35 just north of the 40th Avenue West onramp near the ore docks. Work will start with constructing crossovers in preparation of the bridge repair work with lane closures in place. Once crossovers are complete, motorists can expect single lane head-to-head traffic on the southbound lanes of I-35. Work is expected to last through October.

This project will coordinate traffic control with work on the bridges on I-35 in downtown Duluth. Traffic is expected to remain head-to-head through mid-August with additional lane closures for removal of bypasses through September.

For a map and general project information, please visit mndot.gov/d1/projects/i-35-ore-docks.

Work zone safety tips

Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones.
Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Do the zipper merge.
Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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