Hwy 61, Hwy 210 construction to begin Tuesday

DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) - A few highways in the Northland will begin construction next week.

Highway 61 - Grand Marais

MnDOT contractors will start a culvert replacement project on Highway 61 in Grand Marais on May 30.

Work will occur near Chippewa Cemetery Road.

Officials say motorists should expect single-lane traffic on a temporary bypass controlled by a signal system.

Minor delays are to be expected until work is completed within 21 calendar days.

Highway 210 - Carlton

Contractors will begin construction work on Highway 210 west of Carlton on May 30.

The highway will be funny closed 0.2 miles west of I-35 over Otter Creek.

The detour route will take I-35 to Frontage Road to Carlton County Highway26/Moorhead Road to Carlton County Road 5/University Road.

Officials say the detour is expected to last until June 29.

Access to Black Bear Casino will be maintained from I-35.

After work is complete at this location, work will move west on Highway 210 for another full highway closure with a different detour.

All culvert replacements will be complete in early September.

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