Highway 73 detour south of Highway 1 starts June 9

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be placing a detour for through traffic on Highway 73 south of Highway 1 starting on June 9 for pavement resurfacing work. The road closure will be between mile posts 110 and 112.5 and is expected to be in place through July 25. The marked detour route will be County Road 22 to Highway 53 to Highway 1. Access for residents will be maintained during construction.

This 19-mile work zone is located between Johnson Road and Highway 1 on Highway 73. All project work is expected to be complete in late September.
For a map and more information, visit the project website here: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy-73-reclaim/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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