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411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
SUBJECT: Temporary closure of section of Third Street near St. Mary's site beginning August 8
BY: Kelli Latuska, Public Information Officer
Temporary closure of section of Third Street near St. Mary’s site beginning August 8
[DULUTH, MN] Contractors will close the section of Third Street between Fifth Avenue East and Fourth Avenue East on Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9, 2024 to install fencing at the St. Mary’s Hospital site. This closure will begin at 6:00 am on August 8. Traffic will detour around the block to the north, using Fifth Avenue East, to Fourth Street, to Fourth Avenue East, as shown in the included detour map. Drivers are advised that this road is already under construction due to on-going repaving efforts and are advised to seek alternate routes when practical during this closure. Significant traffic congestion is expected during this time. Expect delays.
The road will be reopened to limited lane traffic when work is completed, expected to be Friday afternoon.
Access to the Essentia clinic will be open beginning at 7:00 am Thursday morning. Prior to 7:00 am there may be no access to the clinic building from Third Street. Drivers visiting the Essentia clinic are advised that the only available exit will be to Second Street, either via Fifth Street or the parking ramp exit.
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Third Street Detour Map