NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 7, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Krasaway, Resident Engineer
218-625-3841 (office) • 218-213-0579 (cell)
Highway 2 and Munger Shaw Road intersections to close for construction beginning Aug. 19
Road construction begins Monday, August 19, at the intersection of Highway 2 and Munger Shaw Road in Solway Township. As a result, both roads will be closed at that intersection for approximately six weeks. The county is constructing left-turn lanes on Highway 2 at the intersection with Munger Shaw Road. The project also includes the permanent closure of the connection of County Road 161 (Old Hwy 2) with US 2 just east of Munger Shaw Road.
Detour signs will be posted, directing traffic on Munger Shaw Road to use Hermantown Road, Jeffrey Road, and Maple Grove Road. Meanwhile, Highway 2 traffic will be directed to use Canosia Road, Maple Grove Road, and Midway Road.
Access to the Solway Town Hall will be from the north only during the closure. Access to Munger Tavern will be from the south on Munger Shaw Road or from the west on Old Highway 2. Access to Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church will be from the east only.
In preparation for the closure, the County is grading and placing calcium chloride on the detour route and other local gravel roads that are anticipated to see additional traffic.
The project is expected to be complete and both roads reopened by September 28. To learn more about this or any other St. Louis County Public Works project, and to sign up for email updates, visit engage.stlouiscountymn.gov.
 Hwy 2 and Munger Shaw Road will be closed at their intersection beginning Aug. 19 and lasting approximately six weeks. This map shows the recommended detour. The closure is due to construction of left turn lanes on Hwy 2.
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