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Schedule:
Environmental Document Approval Date: 08/25/2005
Municipal Consent Approval Date: 09/26/2005
Geometric Layout Approval Date: Not Needed
Construction Limits Established Date:
Original Letting Date: 2/23/2007
Current Letting Date: 06/27/2008
Construction Season: 7/2008-10/2010
Estimated Substantial Completion: 06/30/2010
Project History:
Highway 53 was last reconstructed in 1984. Since
that time, the area has rapidly developed with "big
box" retailers and malls. The road system was not
upgraded with the development resulting in local
trips using Highway 53, a major tourist, freight and
commuter route. As a result, congestion slowed
Highway 53 traffic and created major delays. A
study was initiated with local agencies in 2001 to
address the congestion and access issues. This
project is a result of the partnership and study.
Project Benefits:
Decrease congestion on Highway 53, provide
routes for local traffic, improve ride and safety,
reduce maintenance costs
Project Risks:
High traffic volumes, tight time schedule for 3
years, limited access, contaminated soil, weather
Annual Report on Major Highway Projects
Minnesota Department of Transportation
PROJECT SUMMARY
Hwy. 53
Hwy. 194 to Haines Road
State Project No. 6915-129
SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE
Project Description:
The project is located in Duluth (St. Louis
County) from the junction with Highway 194
(Central Entrance) to Haines Road and on
Maple Grove Road from Joshua to Westberg
Road. It is a join project with St. Louis
County and the City of Duluth for a road
network through a heavily developed
commercial area. Project includes
improvement of city and county streets to
serve as frontage roads, new intersections,
turn lanes, signals and storm water ponds.
Recent Changes and Updates:
Key Cost Estimate Assumptions:
296
237
296
17
6
Hermantown
966
724
91
56
Saint Louis
Total Project Cost Estimate (millions)
Date in which the project entered into the STIP:
Baseline Est. Current Est.
Construction Letting: $ 23.5
$ 23.5
Other Construction Elements: $ 0.0
$ 0.0
Engineering: $ 0.0
$ 0.0
Right of Way: $ 10.2
$ 10.2
Total: $ 33.7 $ 33.7
32
54
4
Duluth
90
4
TWIN POND UP
Construction cost estimates are adjusted to the mid-year of construction, using inflation rates provided by
OCPPM.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
District 1
1123 Mesaba Ave
(218) 725-2700
District Engineer: Michael Robinson
Project Manager: Roberta Dwyer
Original date of Posting: Jan 2009
Revised Date: 1/15/2011
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