bridge projects

Inspections of our Northland bridges have been going on all summer and now it's the Blatnik Bridge's turn this Saturday.  We can expect some traffic delays, but with the Superior-bound closure in progress they are doing what they can to minimize traffic issues.

There will be a railroad deconstruction project of the former DWP railroad bridge this week that will cause the closure of a portion of West Skyline Parkway.  The City of Duluth wants motorists to be aware so they are able to choose an alternative route.

Northlanders are no strangers to road and bridge repair.  There is a biggie coming up that will affect travel across Lake Superior.  Don't panic, it won't close completely for the two year project, but you will have to remember which lane is closed each year.

Why let I35 have all the fun?  As summer in the Northland approaches, the road repairs and construction are right there waiting.  I just received word that projects to build a new bridge over Highway 53 at Highway 33 and repair the northbound Highway 53 bridge over the Cloquet River in Independence begin May 8. From the press release,  the following lane restrictions are scheduled: