NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 8, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Krasaway, Resident Engineer
218-625-3841 (office) • 218-213-0579 (cell)
Construction of J-Turn in Twig begins Monday; lane closures on Highway 53 expected.
Construction begins Monday to create a J-Turn at the intersection of U.S Highway 53 and Industrial Road (County State Aid Highway 7) in Twig. The work will cause lane closures at times for motorists on Highway 53, as the intersection is reconfigured.
Once complete, the intersection change will have no affect on drivers on Highway 53, or for drivers on Industrial Road turning right onto 53. However, drivers on Industrial Road wanting to cross 53 or turn left onto it, will instead turn right and travel a short distance before making a U-Turn to cross into the other lane and proceeding.
A J-turn design makes intersections safer by eliminating the potential for right angle crashes, and reducing the number of other potential collision points.
The new intersection is expected to be complete in October. KGM Contractors is the contractor for the project. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention when traveling near or through a work zone.
To learn more about this or any other St. Louis County road construction project, or to sign up for email updates, visit stlouiscountymn.gov/construction.
 This graphic shows the direction of travel for vehicles wanting to cross or turn left at a J-Turn Intersection. J-Turns improve intersectino safety by eliminating right angle crashes and reducing the number of other potential collision points
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