Major transportation project begins in downtown Duluth

A $3.5 million transportation project begins in Duluth on Jan. 19.

Main Street Parking Phase I extends from Knox Street to State Route 120 with wider sidewalks, parallel parking and landscaping. This project will accommodate outdoor dining, buskers and midblock crossings. Phase II from SR 120 to Brock Road consists of roadway improvements, curb and gutter, drainage, sidewalks, lighting, parking, landscaping and a parking area along the railroad.

SR120 Realignment, Sidewalk and Gateway Improvements Phase III includes the Abbotts Bridge Roadway and Sidewalk project. The project creates a new intersection at Main Street and Abbotts Bridge, a new signal at Main Street and West Lawrenceville Street, upgraded signal at Buford Highway, curb and gutter, drainage improvements, sidewalks and landscaping.