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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 8, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT: Tanja Mattonen, Assistant Traffic Engineer

218-625-3791 or mattonent@stlouiscountymn.gov

Railroad crossing work to temporarily close Highway 7 southwest of Eveleth

The CN Railroad will be completing work on a railroad crossing on Highway 7 near the city of Iron Junction, southwest of Eveleth beginning on Monday, September 15. Highway 7 will be closed to thru traffic for the duration of the week. The crossing is located between Old Mesabe Road and Ramshaw Road North.

Due to the location, the recommended detour unfortunately is a lengthy one, using Highway 101, U.S. Highway 53 and State Hwy 37.

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Highway 7 near Iron Junction will be closed to thru traffic for about five days beginning Sept. 15, due to crossing work being done by CN Railroad.