Highway 1 culvert replacement near Angora starts Sept. 8

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be replacing a culvert on Highway 1 located 4.1 miles east of the intersection with Highway 53 in Angora. Work is expected to take place September 8-25. Traffic will be limited to a single lane controlled by a portable signal. This culvert was previously damaged by flooding and is need of replacement.

For further information, please visit the project website.

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 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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