Hwy 61- Resurfacing in Duluth

In 2029, MnDOT plans to resurface Hwy 61 in Duluth from the Lester River bridge to just past the Superior Street intersection. This project has been in the MnDOT Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP) since 2018. Engagement was tabled until now so it wouldn't be confused with the London Road project from 26th Avenue East to 60th Avenue East. This project includes studies at the Superior Street and Congdon Boulevard/Scenic 61 intersections, and improvements may be included at those intersections.

Benefits

• Improve safety
• Provide smoother road surface
• Extend pavement life
• Reduce maintenance upkeep and costs
• Possible intersection improvements

Roundabout Education

This video shows drone footage of a roundabout in West St. Paul with a similar traffic volume as London Road. It shows how vehicles navigate the roundabout, and at the 2:10 mark, it shows how pedestrians navigate it.

The Utah DOT Traffic and Safety division produced an informational video on roundabouts. It showcases the benefits of roundabouts (especially the safety benefit) to a wide variety of audiences. Roundabouts are not the perfect solution at all intersections, however, in the right locations, roundabouts can be a very safe and efficient way to move not just motor vehicles but pedestrians and bicyclists, too.