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June 18, 2025

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Hwy 2/Bong Bridge onramp closure June 23

DULUTH, Minn. –The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting routine bridge inspections on the Hwy 2/Bong Bridge eastbound onramp from northbound I-35 on Monday, June 23. A detour will be posted to exit I-35 at 40th Avenue West to 1st Street to 46th Avenue West on to the bridge. Work is expected to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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