Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 53 pavement preservation

St. Louis County

Traffic impacts

Permanent striping placement starting on Aug. 23 will require lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., and all signalized intersections will be put in a four-way flashing stop condition. This work is expected to occur for six consecutive nights, weather permitting.

About this project

A rendering of the Hwy 53 pavement project through Hermantown.

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Summary of work

  • Hwy 53 from Haines Road to Midway Road
  • Pavement mill and overlay resurfacing on turn lanes
  • Sealcoat preventative maintenance on driving through lanes

Project video update

June 2026