A chance to comment on Highway 23 proposed improvements

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a

public meeting to discuss major improvements for Highway 23,

(Commonwealth Avenue, and the Veterans Evergreen Memorial Drive) from

the Duluth neighborhoods of Fond Du Lac to Gary - New Duluth.

Date:Tuesday, Feb. 3

Time: 6 p.m - Open house, 6:30 p.m. Formal project presentation followed by public comment & input

Place: Basement of Fire Station #10

1106 Commonwealth Ave., (House Street entrance)

Duluth, MN

Refreshments will be served

Project description:

This highway resurfacing project will provide improved ride quality for

Highway 23 (also known as Commonwealth Avenue and the Veterans Evergreen

Memorial Drive) from the edge of the community of Fond Du Lac to Gary -

New Duluth. The project will:

*Widen parking lanes in the community of Gary New Duluth

*Re-configure Commonwealth Avenue in Gary - New Duluth

*Reduce road from four to two lanes, with turn lanes and paved

shoulders, between Fond Du Lac and Highway 39

*Improve roadway drainage, repair sidewalks, reconstruct

curbs, and construct pedestrian accessibility ramps.

Project length: Approximately four miles

Planned construction bid letting date: June 2009 (the contract letting date for this project is dependent on funding)

Anticipated construction season: Summer - Fall 2009

Estimated construction cost: Estimated at $1 million