The public can learn about federally funded highway projects that are planned for the Duluth area over the next four years at a public meeting Wednesday.
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council will the meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Canal Park Hampton Inn. Information on projects, including funding and construction schedule will be presented.
Planned projects include:
* A $27 million reconditioning of I-35 and Highway 61 between Boundary Avenue and Brighton Beach.
* Preliminary engineering for the Duluth Heights Connector, a proposed new road to the Miller Hill commercial area, connecting Arrowhead Road and Maple Grove Road.
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* Miller Hill road projects.
* Build Joshua Avenue to Maple Grove Road.
* Extend Lakewalk Trail to 60th Avenue East.
* Extend the Munger Trail to Canal Park.
* Build Kirkus Street in Proctor to connect Boundary Avenue and Ugstad Road.
The 2008-2011 Duluth Metro Transportation Improvement Program can be viewed at www.dsmic.org or at the Duluth Public Library Reference Desk.
