Hwy 53 – Eveleth Rock Ridge Transportation Improvements
St. Louis County
Traffic impacts
Stage 1B is currently in place. Highway 53 will be directed on to the southbound lanes in a head-to-head configuration. Traffic will then go down the west ramp to a temporary signal at the intersection with Highway 37 before continuing up the ramp. It will then shift on to Hat Trick Avenue to Park Avenue to Old Highway 53 then back to the southbound lanes of Highway 53. A 12’ width limit will be in place.
A truck detour will take traffic on Highway 135 to Highway 37 through Gilbert and back to Highway 53 south of Eveleth.
Map of truck detour and during temporary bridge closures. Click to enlarge image.
Hwy 53 detour map expected from early June to late August. Click to enlarge image.
Summary of work
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Remove and replace bridges at the interchange of Hwy 53 and Hwy 37
Safety improvements at intersections on Highway 53
Bourgin Road - geometric improvements
Progress Parkway - roundabout
Hat Trick Avenue - geometric improvements
Pavement resurfacing from Hwy 37 to Vermillion Drive
Improvements to sidewalks, trails, and intersection lighting
