Expect delays on Highway 53 in Duluth overnight Oct. 28

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation warns motorists to expect delays overnight Wednesday, Oct. 28 into the morning of Thursday, Oct. 29 due to movement of oversize loads. Multiple trucks with oversize loads will be traveling from the Twig area starting at about 10 p.m. via Highway 53 to the Duluth Port. Truck movement is expected to last through the early morning hours.

Movement of these loads will require road and lane closures throughout the night. Drivers should expect significant delays on the Highway 53 corridor especially near the area of Highway 53/Piedmont Ave, W Skyline Parkway and 24th Ave W as well as the intersection of Piedmont Ave and W 1st St. Use of alternative routes is encouraged.

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