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Update on Road and Utility Projects in Duluth

(As of October 29, 2015)

[Duluth, MN] – The City of Duluth is providing updates on utility and road projects located in the downtown, Congdon and Lakeside neighborhoods starting tomorrow. This has been one of the busiest construction seasons in Duluth and the City thanks the public for their patience and cooperation. Though a short term inconvenience, these projects will result in improved roads and utilities for all residents. Additional updates and notices will be provided as construction projects conclude.   

      Downtown Duluth and East Hillside Projects

On October 30, 2015 - 4^th Ave West in downtown Duluth (from the First Street alley south to Superior St.) – The road will be closed to thru traffic from 9 AM to 3 PM for materials delivery to the maurice’s Headquarters construction site.

4th Street and 1^st Ave West gas line project- The gas line project along 1^st Ave West has progressed and is on schedule. The utilities installation on 4^th street is complete with the exception of minor concrete repairs.  On 1^st Avenue West the utility installations are complete between Michigan Street and 4^th street.  The City anticipates all street restorations in that area will be completed by November 6^th.  Below Michigan Street a short section of utility piping remains to be installed but should be completed and fully restored by November 13^th. 

Michigan Street between 2^nd and 3^rd Ave West is still closed to traffic for traffic signal work related to the DTA Multimodal Transportation Center. That particular project deadline may be extended due to some additional utility work needed. 

10^th Ave East reconstruction – Work between 3^rd and 5^th Street is complete and open to traffic. 

3^rd Street bridge (crosses over Chester Creek near 13^th Ave East) – The area is still under construction and reduced to one lane. The gas main has been installed and crews are backfilling the street for restoration with bituminous paving to follow, pending good weather conditions.  

East 4^th Street (between 14th & 16^th Ave E) – This water main replacement project is part of the preparations for next year’s St. Louis County reconstruction of 4^th Street. The work is expected to be complete by late November. The project area is closed and traffic is being diverted to 3^rd or 5^th Street.  

Congdon and Lakeside Projects

Hawthorne Road (between 4th Street and Vermillion Road in the Congdon neighborhood) – The storm sewer and street repair project should be completed soon and the road reopened by November 6.

Starting Monday, November 2 through November 6 – The North Shore Track will be replacing the St. Louis Lake County Regional Rail (SLLC) railroad crossing on 45^th Ave E thereby closing the road just below Superior Street and just above the alley (below the tracks).  Local residents will have access but there will be no thru traffic allowed. The estimated project completion is November 6 at the latest.    

Track road and utility projects in Duluth using www.duluthprogress.com

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