DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed culvert replacement work on Highway 1 about 7.6 miles east of Ely. MnDOT appreciates the public’s patience with schedule changes. This culvert was previously damaged by flooding and needed replacement.
Next spring, another culvert on Highway 1, located over Weiss Creek located 7.2 miles southeast of County Rd 2/Stony River Wayside or 0.5 miles northwest of the Knotted Pine Inn and Tavern will be replaced. Traffic will be detoured using Lax Lake Road to County Hwy 11 to County Rd 2. This detour is about 44 miles long. Work is expected to take place between mid-May 2027 and late June 2027 with an estimated 1 month of traffic impacts. More information about schedule will be available in the spring.
For further information, please visit the project website.
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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