Rail crossing replacement requires detour of Highway 37 near Iron Junction

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be detouring Highway 37 near Iron Junction for CN Railway to replace a railroad crossing. The highway will be fully closed starting at 7 a.m. Oct. 6 and is expected to reopen the afternoon of Oct. 10. The closure location is at the rail crossing between County Road 329/Peary Road and S. Ramshaw Road. Motorists will be detoured on Highway 53 to County Road 16/Town Line Road to County Road 7.

Work zone safety tips

Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones.
Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Do the zipper merge.
Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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