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Sewer Lining Project to Start Along Superior Street October 10

[Duluth, MN] - The City of Duluth is informing the public about a sewer lining project that will commence the week of October 10, 2016 in downtown Duluth. This project will ensure the long-term viability of the sewer line and in anticipation of the future Superior Street reconstruction. The City’s contractor has completed cleaning and televising sewer lines under Superior Street in downtown. The next phase of the project entails lining the sanitary sewer under the street between 4th Ave West and 4th Ave East. The Contractor will be lining the sewer system beginning October 11, 2016. The lining process for each sewer pipe (individual block) will take approximately 24 hours, typically between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 pm the following day.

As the project progresses along each block from west to east, the public can expect some parking spots on Superior Street to be blocked off or minor lane shifts. The avenues near each block will be closed off to traffic for 6-8 hours. Pedestrians in the work area will detect the presence of a strong chemical odor emitted during the lining process.

The City has communicated with impacted businesses.    

The City anticipates the majority of the lining work will be complete November 4th.

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