Construction on Highway 61 at the Silver Creek bridge north of Two Harbors will resume on May 1. Contractors will complete the realignment of Highway 61, realign Silver Cliff Road, and complete stream restoration. Traffic will remain on the existing temporary bypass until construction is complete in late September 2023.
Construction on Highway 61 at Stewart River will resume on May 15. The historic bridge will be rehabilitated, and the existing highway will be reconstructed into parallel bridge alignment. Traffic will remain on the existing temporary bypass until construction is complete in late September 2023. Kelsey Beach parking lot will remain closed through construction.
There will be no bike or pedestrian access through the construction zone.
About this project
Project location map
Silver Creek Bridge
Construction of new bridge replacing box culvert and including bike/ped crossing on bridge
Stream restoration
Extension of old Hwy 61 to align with Loop Road with sidewalk from bridge to old Hwy 61 extension and provisions for future DNR trail under new bridge
New pavement in work zone
Tree clearing as needed
Stewart River Bridge
Rehabilitation of historic bridge with new bike/ped crossing
Historic bridge will carry northbound TH 61 traffic
Construction of new bridge inland of historic bridge to carry southbound TH 61 traffic
Turn lanes at County Rd 3 and Betty's Pies
New pavement in work zone
Tree clearing as needed
Project maps
Silver Creek Stage 1 project map. Click to enlarge.
Silver Creek Stage 2 project map. Click to enlarge.
Stewart River Stage 1 project map. Click to enlarge.
Stewart River Stage 2 project map. Click to enlarge.
