Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 53 – Eveleth Rock Ridge Transportation Improvements

St. Louis County

Traffic impacts

Traffic will be moved back on to Highway 53 off of the detour route starting on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and motorists can expect lane shifts and areas of head-to-head traffic. The roundabout at Progress Parkway will also open at this time providing access to the schools. Motorists will still be directed up and down the Highway 37 ramps as bridge work continues.

A truck detour will take traffic on Highway 135 to Highway 37 through Gilbert and back to Highway 53 south of Eveleth.

Map of truck detour and detour when bridges are closed

Map of truck detour and during temporary bridge closures. Click to enlarge image.

Detour map

Hwy 53 detour map expected from early June to late August. Click to enlarge image.

Summary of work

A rendering of the Hwy 53 intersection project.

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  • Remove and replace bridges at the interchange of Hwy 53 and Hwy 37
  • Safety improvements at intersections on Highway 53
    • Bourgin Road - geometric improvements
    • Progress Parkway - roundabout
    • Hat Trick Avenue - geometric improvements
  • Pavement resurfacing from Hwy 37 to Vermillion Drive
  • Improvements to sidewalks, trails, and intersection lighting

View an updated project layout here.

St. Louis County will also be completing work in this area. Visit the county's website for more information on their work.