Hwy 53, Hwy 1 intersection, passing lanes project

St. Louis and Koochiching Counties

Traffic impacts

Hwy 53, Hwy project map — *Hwy 53, Hwy 1 project map*

None currently

Remaining work

Intersection lighting
Turf establishment
Striping

About this project

Summary of work

Construct a Reduced Conflict Intersection at the south junction of Hwy 1 and Hwy 53. Most of the work will take place within the median with minor changes to Hwy 1 and County Road 22.
Construct four 2.5-mile center passing lanes.

Environmental Assessment Worksheet

Highway 53 Intersection and Passing Lane Improvements Environmental Assessment Worksheet (PDF)
Findings of Fact and Conclusions Hwy 53 Intersection and Passing Lane improvements (PDF)

Public open house

A public open house was held for this project Dec. 6, 2018 at the Cook Community Center.

Road work continues to be a critical service. MnDOT is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of its employees, contractors and all Minnesotans. Crews continue to follow the guidance of state and federal health officials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Schedule

Passing lanes: August 20 through November 5, 2019
Spring 2020

Location

Hwy 53 at the south junction with Hwy 1 near Cook in St. Louis County and at various locations along Hwy 53 between Cook and International Falls in St. Louis and Koochiching Counties.