Twin Ports Interchange bridge inspections to take place Sept. 21-24
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting routine bridge inspections at the Twin Ports Interchange next week. Motorists can expect lane and ramp closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 21 left lane closure on the I-35 northbound ramp to I-535 Blatnik Bridge
- Tuesday, Sept. 22 I-535 Blatnik Bridge ramp to both Highway 53 and I-35 southbound closed. A detour will be posted to take northbound I-35 to 5th Ave W to southbound I-35.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23 I-35 southbound ramp to I-535 Blatnik Bridge closed. A detour will be posted to take Highway 53 northbound to 21st Ave W to Highway 53 southbound to I-535
- Thursday, Sept. 24 I-535 Blatnik bridge ramp to northbound I-35 closed. A detour will be posted to take northbound Highway 53 to 21st Ave W to southbound Highway 53 to northbound I-35.
If inclement weather occurs, that day’s closure will be rescheduled in the future.
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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