Highway 1 Detour Near Ely Due to Culvert Replacement
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is undertaking work on Highway 1, located approximately 7.6 miles southeast of Ely. Crews are replacing a culvert that was damaged by flooding. The work is scheduled to begin on September 28 and is expected to continue through October 13, requiring a major detour for through traffic.
From fox21online.com
Why it matters
The required repairs are necessary due to flood damage to the existing infrastructure. The detour utilizes New Tomahawk Road to County Road 21 North, impacting local traffic flow and commerce within the city limits.
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Who's involved
- Minnesota Department of TransportationGovernment agency responsible for road maintenance and repairs in Ely.
- ElyCity where the road work is being conducted.
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The entities involved
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
government agency in Minnesota, United States
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Ely
city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States
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- Local entities in East Grand Forks are seeking state funding and grant support for local road improvements.