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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth Communications Office
Mayor Roger J. Reinert
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
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DATE: 7/22/2011
SUBJECT: City’s preservation of Skyline Parkway well underway
BY: Pakou Ly, Public Information Coordinator
SUBJECT: City’s preservation of Skyline Parkway well underway
BY: Pakou Ly, Public Information Coordinator
City’s preservation of Skyline Parkway well underway
[Duluth, MN] – The City of Duluth will be making significant improvements to Duluth’s treasured scenic byway, Skyline Parkway. The route has been troubled with potholes and poor drainage. The work is long overdue but the City has made a long term commitment to repair and preserve the Parkway.
The road work is just one of several efforts taking shape this year. The City’s Parks Maintenance staff has been hard at work clearing brush, trimming overgrown trees, and fixing stonework along the parkway. New way finding signs will also be installed to guide motorists along this historic and winding route. The recently restored Enger Tower is an added attraction along Skyline Parkway.
“We’re making a decade-long commitment to restore Skyline Parkway and make it a true point of pride for Duluthians once again,” said Mayor Don Ness.
Street preservation work will start Monday, July 25, 2011 from Observation Road/10th Ave West to Piedmont Avenue. Crews will be making ditch and storm drain repairs in preparation for reclamation and paving work. The project is anticipated to take five weeks, weather permitting. The road will be open to traffic; however, drivers may be subject to delays and are advised to use alternate routes if possible.
Street preservation is a priority for the City and will result in improved and safe roads for all users in the years to come. The City thanks the public for their patience as we work to improve our roads.
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