Prepare For I-35 Traffic Delays This Summer

Even though at least one lane in each direction will remain open, officials expect some major traffic delays and congestion on I-35 through Duluth during the next two construction seasons.  Mn-Dot's John Bray and Project Manager Roberta Dwyer were guests on this morning's show and urged residents to find alternate routes to get around town from May until the end of October.  The 70 million dollar rebuilding project is needed since most of the freeway, that opened 40 years ago, has exceeded its normal life span.  After putting up with the inconveniences of construction, we will all have a much better road to travel when it's complete.

The Twin Ports Google campaign got another major boost today as Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty proclaimed this as "Google Twin Ports Day".   Duluth Mayor Don Ness thinks Google officials will narrow their search down by making a short list of finalists to chose from.  The mayor says he is fairly confident that the Twin Ports will make that short list.  Show your support by logging onto www.googletwinports.com