Expect detours for North Shore Inline Marathon in Duluth Sept. 13

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages motorists to plan for detours and delays due to detours during the North Shore Inline Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 13.

I-35 and Highway 61 will be detoured in Duluth to accommodate the marathon starting at 6 a.m. The detours will start at Mesaba Avenue and travel on city streets before returning to the Highway 61 expressway. Closures for the event are expected to be lifted around 2 p.m.

Ramp and lane closures in downtown Duluth will remain in place and are expected to reopen on Sept. 20.

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 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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