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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 11/8/2019
SUBJECT: Traffic Advisory: Veteran's Day March
BY: Ingrid Hornibrook

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Traffic Advisory
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 11/11/2019
INCIDENT TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
INCIDENT LOCATION: Downtown, Canal Park, DECC

[DULUTH, MN] On Monday, November 11, the Veteran's Day March will take place in Downtown Duluth. Marchers will gather in front of the Depot on Michigan Street, starting at 9:00 a.m. 

At approximately 10:10 a.m., the March will proceed north on 5th Ave. W. to Superior Street. The March will proceed in the eastbound lanes of Superior St. to Lake Avenue, continue south on Lake Ave. to Railroad St., and then follow the westbound lanes of Railroad St. to the DECC North Gate. The March will finish by 11:00 a.m., after which there will be a ceremony inside the DECC.

To facilitate event setup, Michigan Street in front of the Depot will close to traffic at 9:00 am. 

During the March, no traffic will be allowed in the eastbound lane of Superior Street from 5th Avenue West to Lake Avenue, in the southbound lane of Lake Avenue from Superior Street to Railroad Street, or on westbound Railroad Street from Lake Avenue to the DECC North Gate. 

Police will close roads and intersections as the March progresses toward the DECC. All roads will re-open by 11:00 a.m. 

Drivers are urged to use caution when driving in the area of the march, and to remain alert to increased pedestrian traffic and police officers directing traffic.

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