Highway 61 work at McQuade Road north of Duluth starts May 5

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting work on the Highway 61 expressway just south of McQuade Road north of Duluth on May 5. This project will construct a temporary wall at the outlet of the Talmadge River to support the embankment. Motorists can expect a northbound right lane closure through mid-June.
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.

###