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Public Works Department  • Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex
4787 Midway Road, Duluth, MN 55811 • Phone: (218) 625-3830

James T. Foldesi, P.E.
Public Works Director/Highway Engineer

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
September 24, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT: Brian Boder, Deputy Director of Public Works

218-625-3836

Heavy rains lead to flooding and washed out roads

This weekend's rainfall has led to flooding in several areas of southern St. Louis County. Most notably, the intersection of Maple Grove Road and Mall Drive in Duluth has been closed most of the day.

Several other lesser traveled county roads also have been damaged due to washouts, including portions of:

• Cant Road south of Lismore Road
• Pioneer Junction Road between Smith River Road and Pioneer Road
• App Road between West Knife River Road and Two Harbors Road
• Strand Road between Jean Duluth Road and Washburn Road.

St. Louis County Public Works crews have been monitoring road conditions throughout the weekend and making repairs as able. Motorists are reminded to not drive through standing water as it may hide hazards between the surface. Anyone encountering unsafe road conditions should call 911 to report them.

Cant Road south of Lismore Road is closed due to a washout.

Pioneer Junction is closed between Smith River Road and Pioneer Road.

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