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Work completed this week

• Continued water main excavation and installed water main along W Superior Street to 16th Avenue W
• Continued backfilling retaining wall at the intersection with Garfield Avenue
• Continued filling vaults under the sidewalk
• Began storm sewer installation on W Michigan Street.

Anticipated work scheduled for next week

• Continue constructing storm sewer
• Fill water main and begin connecting water services to the new main from the temporary system.
• Continue pavement removal and shaping the roadway.

Expected impacts from next week’s work

• Short duration water interruptions are expected east of Garfield Avenue as the transition is made from the temporary water system to the permanent one. The contractor will notify impacted residents.

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 5th Avenue W onto W 1st Street
• Cross City Trail users: Detoured onto Garfield Avenue, then Railroad Street, reconnecting with the trail.

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.