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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
West Superior Street Update
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-5309 • www.westsuperiorstreet.org
For more information contact Alex Popp,
Project Engineer at 218-730-5087, apopp@DuluthMN.gov
or Kelli Latuska, Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 6/12/2026
SUBJECT: West Superior Street reconstruction project update Friday, June 12, 2026
BY: Kelli Latuska, Public Information Officer

West Superior Street reconstruction project update Friday, June 12, 2026

 

Work completed this week

  • Continued utility relocations in Michigan Street.
  • Began water main excavation and installation in Michigan Street.
  • Completed retaining wall pours at the intersection with Garfield Avenue.
  • Began filling vaults under the sidewalk.

Anticipated work scheduled for next week

  • Continue utility relocations in Michigan Street.
  • Begin constructing storm sewer.
  • Backfill retaining wall at the intersection with Garfield Avenue.
  • Continue water main excavation and installation.
  • Continue to fill vaults under the sidewalk.

Expected impacts from next week’s work

  • No expected impacts outside of the current construction areas.

Closed areas

  • W Michigan Street at W Superior Street
  • W Superior Street from 225 feet east of 18th Avenue W to Michigan Street, except for the intersection with Garfield Avenue and access to 16th Avenue W
  • Cross City Trail at the intersection of W Michigan Street and W Superior Street

Detour routes

  • Vehicle traffic: Detoured at 21st Avenue W and Fifth Avenue W onto West First Street.
    • I-35 will be closed in both directions between I-535 and 5th Avenue W from 10 p.m. Friday, June 12, through 5 a.m. Monday, June 15, for removal of the pedestrian bridge over I-35. Motorists should expect additional congestion in the area and follow all posted detours, as regional traffic will be routed around multiple active construction zones.
  • Cross City Trail users: Detoured onto Garfield Avenue, then Railroad Street, reconnecting with the trail.
    • MnDOT has closed the pedestrian bridge over I-35 as part of its replacement project. Trail users should follow the signed detour route to cross I-35. Additional information about the pedestrian bridge replacement is available on the MN DOT project website: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/i-35-pedestrian-bridge/index.html

Access to businesses

  • M&H Gas Station: Access from the east side of the project via West Superior Street or Glen Place.
  • Duluth Gospel Tabernacle: Access via Piedmont Avenue or Garfield Avenue to 16th Avenue W.
  • Businesses in the 1700 block of West Superior Street: Access from the west side of the project.