The streets of Duluth are getting fresh treatment as chip-sealing operations kick off in several areas of the city. According to a post on the City of Duluth's official Facebook page, the work commenced this week with a schedule that's set to dot the city's thoroughfares with road crews and the scent of tar.
For commuters and pedestrians alike, the city is asking for a touch of patience. Armed with flags and signs, traffic control personnel are out there attempting to make the process as smooth as possible, ensuring vehicles and foot traffic can navigate the streets with minimum fuss despite the ongoing work. With their presence, the city aims to steer clear of confusion and keep the disruptions to a normal flow to a minimum.
Driving down Airpark Boulevard from Haines Road to Rice Lake Road might get a bit tricky, as will traversing Venture Avenue from Airport Road to Airpark Boulevard. The same goes for First Avenue E, stretching from E Superior Street to E Third Street, along with a slice of W Redwing Street, which is seeing work from Maxwell Avenue to Woodland Avenue.
Moreover, anyone motoring along Old Howard Mill Road will find they have to deal with the work from N Hawthorn Road to N 36th Avenue E. Then again, after hitting N 36th Avenue East, the construction continues all the way up to Crescent View Ave.
Drivers and pedestrians are advised to expect slight delays and may want to plan alternative routes if possible. The full details of the chip-sealing operations can be viewed on the City of Duluth's Facebook post, ensuring that those who travel within the city are forewarned about the ongoing work and can adjust their plans accordingly.
