Highway 2 culvert replacement near Proctor begins June 2

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting a culvert replacement project on Highway 2 between Highway 194 and Proctor on June 2. The first culvert replacement will take place at West Rocky Run Creek. Highway 2 will be fully closed at the creek which is located between Sandberg Road and Hermantown Road.
A posted detour will direct motorists to take Highway 194 to Midway Road. Local traffic will be able to continue on Highway 2 up until the work zone. Work at this location will last through the end of June. Upon completion at this location, work will move east to two different culvert locations.

For a map and more information, visit the project website here: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy2-box-culvert-replacements/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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