Cook County Highway Department to begin repairs on washed-out roads due to flooding from spring storms
Apr 29, 2025 01:46PM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Laura Durenberger-Grunow
By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - April 29, 2025
1:45 pm update from the Cook County Highway Department:
11:15 am update from the Cook County Highway Department:
Due to heavy rains on Monday, April 28, the Cook County Highway Department is repairing washouts just north of the Superior Hiking Trail parking lot on the Arrowhead Trl (CSAH 16). A road closure is required. The repairs are expected to take at least 3 hours.
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Widespread storms throughout the day on April 28 brought 2-3 inches of rain to Cook County and Grand Portage, resulting in flooding and washed-out roads. A Flood Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth yesterday afternoon through 12:15 am this morning.
The Cook County Highway Department announced on April 29 that it would be repairing washouts on the following roads, with possible partial or complete road closures:
By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - April 29, 2025
1:45 pm update from the Cook County Highway Department:
Repairs are underway on multiple county road washouts. Round Lake Rd (UT 47) remains closed at this time. Hungry Jack Rd (CR 21) remains closed past Bunn Trl. All other county roads are passable.
11:15 am update from the Cook County Highway Department:
Due to heavy rains on Monday, April 28, the Cook County Highway Department is repairing washouts just north of the Superior Hiking Trail parking lot on the Arrowhead Trl (CSAH 16). A road closure is required. The repairs are expected to take at least 3 hours.
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Widespread storms throughout the day on April 28 brought 2-3 inches of rain to Cook County and Grand Portage, resulting in flooding and washed-out roads. A Flood Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth yesterday afternoon through 12:15 am this morning.
The Cook County Highway Department announced on April 29 that it would be repairing washouts on the following roads, with possible partial or complete road closures:
- Hungry Jack Road (CR 21)
- Clearwater Road (CR 22)
- Round Lake Road (UT 47)
- North Gunflint Lake Road (UT 46)
- Moose Valley Road (UT 71)
Washouts were also reported on the Subordinate Service District (SGSD) roadway Mile-O-Pine off South Gunflint Lake Road (CR 20). A contractor is currently en route to make repairs along that roadway.
For the Arrowhead region, the NWS issued an alert due to high water levels and potentially wet surfaces, advising anyone recreating along streams, rivers, or waterfalls to exercise caution for the next day or two.
