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Road Construction Season
One perennial Lake Superior region joke is that around here, we have
two seasons: Winter and Road Construction.
This summer is no exception with multiple construction projects large
and small under way, but road work won’t dampen your fun if you know
what’s coming, research alternative routes and bring along a little
patience – and some good traveling music – to pass time happily through
unavoidable slowdowns in traffic.
It’s also good to remember: road work delays today mean fewer
axle-eating obstructions in the future.
One major project starting this year is a $70 million repaving of
Interstate 35 in Duluth and bridge repairs, likely to continue into
2012.
Be prepared for a single lane of traffic in each direction, whether
visiting Duluth or heading to Minnesota’s North Shore on Highway 61.
That North Shore route will also undergo rebuilding and resurfacing to
improve safety between Duluth and Grand Portage.
This doesn’t mean you need to change travel plans, but there are
information sites to help you plan. Allow extra travel time to ease
anxiety. In construction zones, slow down and watch for workers.
If you dial 511 while in either Minnesota or Wisconsin, you will get
road conditions for that state. Otherwise, here are websites, updated
in summer, to help see what’s on the road ahead:
• For Minnesota, find out about Duluth at www.dot.state.mn.us/
duluthmegaproject. You can get the latest statewide traffic information
at www.511mn.org.
• For Ontario, you’ll find an interactive map at the website
www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip. Click on the map to see road
construction, planned roadwork, road conditions, incidents and
closures. Or call 800-268-4686.
Road construction and bridge rehabilitation on Highway 17 near
Schreiber may last until mid-July. Expect slower speeds and, during
rock blasting, possible delays up to 20 minutes.
• For Wisconsin, go online to
www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/road/workzones.htm. Or use
www.511wi.gov/Web/, or call 511.
• For Michigan, go to www.michigan.gov/mdot and
click on Major Projects Under Construction. Or you can try
www.michigan.gov/drive to see construction, lane closures and
restrictions for specific areas. You can also call 517-373-2160.
One of the main distractions and frustrations during summer road trips
can be unexpected delays from road construction projects.
Given the short construction season around Lake
Superior, we all know these projects are condensed into the same months
as major tourist traffic. A great way to reduce the
up-to-date information as possible about highway construction in the
area(s) up ahead.
Thanks to Internet services from the three states and province around
Lake Superior, this task is much simpler.
We suggest checking the following Websites as your date of departure
approaches to get the latest information.
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