Hwy 53 – Eveleth Rock Ridge Transportation Improvements
St. Louis County
Traffic impacts
Traffic impacts begin on April 17. Northbound and southbound Hwy 53 traffic will be sent down the ramps to Hwy 37 to temporary stop lights and then back up the ramps to continue on Hwy 53. This traffic configuration will be in place through the end of May.
The Hwy 53 bridges over Hwy 37 will be demolished between April 18 and 21, and Hwy 37 will be closed at Hwy 53 during that time. A detour will be put in place taking traffic on Hwy 37 through Gilbert to Hwy 135 to Hwy 53.
Map of truck detour and during temporary bridge closures. Click to enlarge image.
Hwy 53 detour map expected from early June to late August. Click to enlarge image.
Summary of work
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Remove and replace bridges at the interchange of Hwy 53 and Hwy 37
Safety improvements at intersections on Highway 53
Bourgin Road - geometric improvements
Progress Parkway - roundabout
Hat Trick Avenue - geometric improvements
Pavement resurfacing from Hwy 37 to Vermillion Drive
Improvements to sidewalks, trails, and intersection lighting
