Traffic impacts
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Construction work will begin in May 2021.
Tree clearing in downtown Biwabik in preparation for upcoming construction is expected to occur the week of March 8.
About this project
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Truck detour, except for delivery trucks to businesses in town, to be in place for construction season 2021.
Summary of work
Highway reconstruction including:
- New pavement
- Curb and gutter
- Sidewalk
- City water main replacement
- Storm sewer replacement
- Sanitary sewer replacement
Work Schedule
- 2020 Construction – May to September, all work except from 1st Avenue to 6th Avenue
- 2021 Construction – May to October, remaining work between 1st Avenue to 6th Avenue
Complete Streets
MnDOT’s Complete Streets philosophy is being used to better accommodate all users of the corridor. As a part of the philosophy, highway lane and parking widths will be narrowed for traffic calming purposes and to make additional space available for other uses.
Rendering
Rendering of Biwabik Main Street design concept
Animation
Fly-through animation of proposed project (subject to change)