4th Street Reconstruction- Mesaba Avenue to 6th Avenue East
The City of Duluth is planning to reconstruct 4th Street between Mesaba Avenue and 6th Avenue East. The project includes full reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of sidewalks, and upgrades to underground utilities.
A public open house was held on January 15, 2026, to collect community feedback through an in-person meeting, online survey, and interactive comment map. The project team used this feedback to develop a preliminary design concept, which was presented at the public open house on April 16, 2026, to collect additional community feedback.
The materials from the second open house are available below showing the project background, survey results from the first open house, and several preliminary design options:
Link for the 4th Street Reconstruction open house materials
City staff are also engaging with neighborhood organizations, property owners, residents, and managers along the corridor through community events, small group meetings, and ongoing outreach efforts.
Project Timeline
- 2026 – Street Design & Public Engagement
- January – Public Meeting #1 (Completed)
- Ongoing – Stakeholder Outreach
- April – Public Meeting #2 (Completed)
- Summer/Fall – Public Meeting #3
- 2027 – Final Engineering Design & Plan Preparation
- 2028–2029 – Street Reconstruction
Construction is currently anticipated to begin in 2028 and be completed in 2029.
Funding
This project will be funded through a combination of federal funds, Minnesota State Aid funds, and City Engineering Utility funds.
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