City: Stay out of Chester Creek amid sewer backup

The City of Duluth is warning the public to avoid contact with Chester Creek amid a nearby sewage release.

According to a press release, the Utilities Operations team was notified Wednesday at 1 p.m. of a possible sanitary sewer backup near the intersection of Kenwood Avenue and College Street.

The City says crews worked through yesterday afternoon and evening to clear the blockage with partial success. Today, they’ve been able to add additional staff and specialized equipment.

The trails in the park are not closed, but the city asks the public to be careful in the affected section.

The City has notified the Minnesota Duty Officer. According to the Minnesota BCA, “The Minnesota Duty Officer provides a single answering point for local and state agencies to request state-level assistance for emergencies, serious accidents, or incidents, or for reporting hazardous materials and petroleum spills.”

The City isn’t sure how long it will take to fix the issue.