The spring thaw combined with melting snow runoff has now forced the closure of another road in Meadowlands Township. Highway 29 is now closed to all through traffic. It had been part of the designated detour route while the Highway 133 bridge across the Whiteface River is being rebuilt.

Barricades have been set up and detour signs are being posted. The new recommended detour will direct motorists to use Highways 7, 27 and 5. St. Louis County Public Works will continue to monitor the condition of Highway 29, which is a gravel road, and reopen it when conditions allow.

The quick melting snow and resulting runoff has led to flooded roads, road washouts and some culvert washouts in various parts of the county. St. Louis County Public Works crews are monitoring conditions and making repairs as needed. A map showing current road closures, as well as other resources related to flooding, can be found at stlouiscountymn.gov/flood. 

The township road has become an unofficial detour while the county is rebuilding the bridge on Hwy 133 that crosses the Whiteface River.

Spring load restrictions have been announced for the North-Central and North frost zones of Minnesota. Restrictions will go into effect on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. These two zones include all county highways in St. Louis County.

The St. Louis County Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a "bridge bundling" contract totaling $23.9 million to replace a total of 21 bridges and box culverts over the next two years. A map and details on each project can be found here: Competitive Highway Bridge Program Grant Application (stlouiscountymn.gov)