Road closures continue across Northland
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has provided an update on road closures across the Northland after the heavy rains earlier in the week.
The following highways have now reopened:
- Highway 1 (MP 248) between Sassas Road and Brown Road (15 miles west of Tower/3 miles east of Angora) is reopening this afternoon with a temporary repair.
- Highway 53 southbound lanes near Independence have reopened.
- Highway 61 at Taconite Harbor is open in both directions.
As of Thursday, June 20, the following highways are closed:
- Highway 1 (MP 293.7) between Pyhola Road and Little Lake Road (6 miles east of Ely). The road has washed out and a detour is in place.
- Hwy 1 (MP 318.5) between Naughty Pine Drive and Mitiwan Lake Road (32 miles east of Ely). The road has washed out and is closed.
The most up to date closures can be found here.