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SUBJECT: City of Duluth to host public meeting for Junction Avenue and Saint Marie Street reconditioning project
BY: Kelli Latuska, Public Information Officer
City of Duluth to host public meeting for Junction Avenue and Saint Marie Street reconditioning project
[DULUTH, MN] The City of Duluth invites residents and stakeholders to a public meeting to discuss the upcoming reconditioning project for Junction Avenue and Saint Marie Street. The meeting will provide an overview of the project's goals, design elements, timeline, and construction impacts.
Project Overview
The reconditioning project aims to extend the lifespan of Junction Avenue and Saint Marie Street between College Street and Carver Avenue. Key improvements include:
- Mill and overlay of the roadway
- Replacement of damaged sidewalks and curbs
- Increased sidewalk widths on key pedestrian routes
- Upgraded intersection curb ramps for ADA compliance
- Construction of bumpouts for safer pedestrian crossings
- Reconstruction of road segments with subgrade failures
Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Chester Park Commons (Room 105), 31 W College Street, Duluth, MN
Parking is available in the Maroon Lot R2, 10 W Clover Street.
There will be a brief presentation beginning at 5:30 pm by the design team to discuss the project and the design, however, community members are invited to attend at any time during the meeting that is convenient for them. City staff and the design team will be available to discuss the project and gather feedback throughout the meeting.
Design engineering is being conducted by LHB Corp. with oversight from the City of Duluth. Funding for the project is provided by a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) grant and Minnesota State Aid for Streets funds.
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