Highway 61 culvert work north of Grand Marais begins May 12

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting culvert replacement work on Highway 61 between Grand Marais and Grand Portage on May 12. This project will replace culverts at six different locations around Hovland over two years.

Starting on May 12, traffic will be reduced to a single lane controlled by temporary signals at Myhr Creek (milepost 124.83). A temporary bridge bypass will be constructed in advance of the culvert replacement under Hwy 61. Work is expected to last at this location through late July.

Starting on May 19, work will begin at milepost 126.11 at an unnamed creek. Work will start with temporary widening for a bypass and traffic reduced to a single lane controlled by temporary signals.

For maps and project information, please visit the website here: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy61-grand-marais-culverts/index.html
Work Zone Safety Tips:

Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones.
Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at www.511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Do the zipper merge.
Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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