Avoid the "MEGA" road construction - you can still get here (from there)!
During the spring and summer of 2011, portions of northeastern Minnesota will experience road construction, but you can still get to the Iron Range from wherever you are!
Bypass the road construction headaches in certain portions of northern Minnesota by traveling straight to the Iron Range!
Travel along the I-35 or 169 corridors from southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area to experience all the Iron Range has to offer. And, once you're here, take a day trip via the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway to points along the shores of Lake Superior and return to the Iron Range for a relaxing evening.
***From April - June, the Highway 33 exit on Northbound Highway 35 in Cloquet will be closed intermittently. A short detour will be available via Highway 45. Map
For updates on road construction in Minnesota, visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation web site.
Directions to the Iron Range from major Midwest & Minnesota cities:
From Duluth, Minnesota
Follow Highway 53 North about 55 miles to Eveleth. The Iron Range is located about one hour north of Duluth.
From the Twin Cities, Minnesota
Follow Interstate 35 North approximately 110 miles to Cloquet. Take the MN 33 exit toward Cloquet / Iron Range Cities. Merge onto MN 33 N and follow for approximately 20 miles. Turn left onto Highway 53 North and travel approximately 36 more miles to Eveleth. The Iron Range is located about three hours north of the Twin Cities.
