Highway 2 culvert replacement near Proctor traffic control change

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed the first phase of the culvert replacement project on Highway 2 between Highway 194 and Proctor. Starting today, Highway 2 will be open to through traffic.
Starting on July 7, the second phase will start. There will be two complete closures of Highway 2, one at the Midway River just west of Lindahl Road, and the other at Kingsbury Creek between Ugstad Road and St. Louis River Road. A detour for Highway 2 will be posted to take 2nd Avenue N in Proctor to Lavaque Road to Midway Road. Local traffic will need to take alternate routes to get to locations between the closures. This work is expected to last until August 16.

For a map and more information, visit the project website here: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy2-box-culvert-replacements/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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