Commuters traversing through Duluth's Superior Street are in for a change in their routine as a section of eastbound Superior Street undergoes a temporary closure, starting December 4th. According to a notice from the City of Duluth, the stretch between First Avenue E and Second Avenue E will be off-limits for eastbound traffic due to contractor work strictly involving the roadway—with the sidewalks remaining largely accessible to pedestrians despite possible minor disruptions.
The construction work is poised to stir up the usual calm of on-street parking; availability in the affected area will be slim pickings, specifically along First Avenue E between Michigan Street and Superior Street and the eastbound side of Superior Street from First Avenue E to Second Avenue E. The detour, while causing headaches, is signposted, starting at First Avenue E, sweeping around to Michigan Street, and concluding at Second Avenue E, adding a temporary all-way stop control into the mix at First Avenue E and Michigan Street, the notice mentioned.
The HART ramp remains accessible, albeit only from the westbound direction of Superior Street. This slight reprieve comes as the closure is set to be in force during daytime hours—with normal night traffic resuming once traffic control retreats for the evening. The City anticipates that this temporary inconvenience will subside by the middle of the following week.
