Hwy 53 – Eveleth Rock Ridge Transportation Improvements

Traffic impacts

On Friday, Oct. 24, traffic will be shifted from the ramps and on to the Highway 53 bridges over Highway 37.
Motorists can expect lane closures at various locations on Highway 53 and shoulder closures on Highway 37 as additional work continues. Hat Trick Avenue will remain closed for about two additional weeks. Construction is expected to last through November.

Summary of work

• Remove and replace bridges at the interchange of Hwy 53 and Hwy 37
• Safety improvements at intersections on Highway 53
  • Bourgin Road - geometric improvements
  • Progress Parkway - roundabout
  • Hat Trick Avenue - geometric improvements
• Pavement resurfacing from Hwy 37 to Vermillion Drive
• Improvements to sidewalks, trails, and intersection lighting

View an updated project layout here.

St. Louis County will also be completing work in this area. Visit the county's website for more information on their work.

Public meetings

April 1, 2025 update

Past meetings

• Public meeting on Sept. 23, 2024. View the presentation slides here.
• Public meeting on April 21, 2022
• Business/stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Click here to view a flyer from the meeting.
• Business/stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021
• Public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Click here to view a recording of the meeting.
• Public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.Click here to view a recording of the meeting.