Residents and visitors of Duluth, prepare for detours and delays as the next phase of the Sixth Avenue East reconditioning project gears up to start on Monday, August 11. As reported, a section of Sixth Avenue East will be out of commission from East Ninth Street down to East Fourth Street.
It's not just an inconvenience, but a sign of progress, folks. Traffic will be navigated through an alternative route – East Ninth Street, 10th Avenue East, and East Fourth Street. Meanwhile, the Hillside neighborhood has its own dance with the construction devil. Lead service line replacements have these roads transforming daily, with temporary closures popping up like whack-a-moles. Remember, roadwork is the tax we pay for civilization.
What's on the docket for this leg of the journey? The city's statement shines a light on curb and sidewalk repairs, the birth of a median island on Sixth Avenue East between Fifth and Ninth streets, a fresh coat for the stretch within the closure, and more. The finish line is set for September, but this reshaping dance ain't over till it's over, with the grand finale expected in October.
Turn your heads further down the roadmap, and it's clear the city has its sights set on more than just a pretty surface. Duluth is tuning up traffic signals, repaving the road from E Second Street to E Ninth Street, and tweaking lane layouts to play nice with safety and mobility. For those interested, the full project details are available courtesy of the city's announcement.
