I-35 concrete grinding work in Duluth starts Sept. 28

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting concrete grinding work in the I-35 tunnels in Duluth on Monday, Sept. 28. Motorists can expect intermittent single lane traffic during work hours. A full day long closure of the I-35 northbound on-ramps and I-35 southbound off-ramp at Lake Avenue will take place mid next week. Work is expected to last through Oct. 8.

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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