US 53: 0.1 MI S of MN 37 to 1 MI S of MN 135 in eveleth- unbonded concrete overlay, bit mill & overlay, construct roundabout at csah 142 (cont.)

This $740,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) supports a project by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to construct infrastructure improvements along US 53 in Eveleth, Minnesota. The key products and services to be delivered include:

• Constructing a reduced conflict intersection at CSAH 146 and a continuous T-intersection at MSAS 221
• Replacing Bridge 9493 with new Bridge 69144 and replacing Bridge 9494 with new Bridge 69145
• Completing ADA improvements, signal, lighting, and transportation management system (TMS) upgrades
• Performing roadway construction activities such as an unbonded concrete overlay, bituminous milling and overlay, and constructing a roundabout at CSAH 142

This comprehensive highway infrastructure project aims to modernize and enhance transportation safety and mobility in the region. The award was made on December 26, 2024 under the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Planning and Construction program, which provides formula-based grants to state transportation departments to support a wide range of highway-related projects across the United States.

Project description

Construct reduced conflict intersection at csah 146 & construct continuous T intersection at msas 221, replace BR 9493 W/new BR 69144 & replace BR 9494 W/new BR 69145, ADA improvements, signal, lighting & TMS