Photo: Erosion concerns are forcing the county to close a stretch of North Shore Scenic Drive for five weeks. (St. Louis County)

By Northern News Now staff - Northern News Now - November 3, 2022


St. Louis County announced Friday that emergency erosion repairs are complete, and North Shore Scenic Drive, also known as County State Aid Highway 61, by New Scenic Café has reopened to traffic.

The road originally closed back in early October after erosion on the lake side of the road caused the slope to become unstable and fail.

The temporary repair was meant to stabilize the road for the winter. A permanent repair will be done next year.

A timeline for the permanent repair has not been determined yet.