Updated travel alert: Highway 61 Stewart River and Silver Creek work traffic impacts delayed until May 30-31
May 30, 2024 08:20AM ● By Content Editor![](http://cdn3.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1002804/fill/800x600/matthew-hamilton-v_CxSroHKWg-unsplash.jpg?timestamp=1736839990)
May 30, 2024 - Due to weather, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has postponed the planned mill and overlay pavement work on Hwy 61 northbound of Two Harbors at Silver Creek to May 30 and 31. Motorists can expect single-lane traffic with flaggers while work is occurring.
Grading will take place at Stewart River and Silver Creek during the same time, and motorists can expect shoulder closures for that work.
For more information, please visit the project website: Hwy 61-bridges
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be completing mill and overlay pavement work on Highway 61 north of Two Harbors at Silver Creek on May 22 and 23. Motorists can expect single-lane traffic with flaggers while work is occurring.
Grading will take place at Stewart River and Silver Creek during the same time, and motorists can expect shoulder closures for that work.
For more information, please visit the project website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy61-bridges/index.html
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