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Date/Time: 05/05/2024 04:38PM
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carmike 07/30/2017 10:48PM
My recent trip, passing through late morning on a Saturday, didn't have much of a delay. Unless you're hitting an unusually busy time like a holiday weekend, I wouldn't worry about it. Just my .02.
egknuti 07/30/2017 07:35PM
I never go through Virginia. Go through Gilbert, Biwabik, Embarrass, Babbit and Ely. A lot better scenery.
PortageKeeper 07/29/2017 11:39AM
Was through there yesterday and was only slowed to a lesser speed limit. There was a sign indicating a temporary closer but I didn't get the dates. You could re-route through Biwabik if on your way to Ely.
Richwon4 07/29/2017 07:41AM
Thank you.
marsonite 07/28/2017 11:14PM
Are you talking about the relocation south of Virginia? I was through there a few weeks ago and the impact was minimal. Maybe some impact on a holiday weekend, though I think the bypass is supposed to open on August 20.

As to how late they work, I don't think there is a set rule. On the same trip, I was delayed by a paving crew on County 4 on 6 pm on a Sunday evening!
Richwon4 07/28/2017 12:26PM
How much of a delay is to be expected due to th 53 construction? When do minosota crews call it quits? 5, 6, 7? Thanks