Beware I-35 construction

Travelers on Interstate 35 between Hinckley and Duluth should expect traffic delays due to several construction projects this summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Drivers will encounter single lane, head-to-head traffic just south of Minnesota Highway 210 in Carlton County until the end of August and near Hinckley through October.

In the city of Duluth, intermittent lane closures are expected for bridge repair work at 40th Avenue West, Twin Ports Interchange work, and pavement repairs between Lake Avenue and 21st Avenue East.

Motorists should expect delays especially during peak weekend travel hours. Delays could be significant heading northbound on Friday afternoons and southbound on Sundays. Traveling during off-peak hours is recommended to avoid backups. Use http://www.511mn.org or the 511mn mobile app to see traffic impacts in real-time and plan ahead.

When traveling through the work zones, MnDOT encourages the following:

• Zipper Merge. Use both lanes until the merge point to reduce backups.

• Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating – while in work zones.

• Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.

• Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.