Construction on Rt 61

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Construction on Rt 61

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For folks taking either the VII or Seahunter, there is construction on Rt 61 between Grand Marais and Grand Portage and may cause 30 minute delays.
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Re: Construction on Rt 61

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Confirmation from the owners of the Outpost Motel, located just north of Grand Marais:

"It is east (north) of our motel and between us and the ferry in Grand Portage. Typically it takes about a half hour to get there from here, but we have been telling people to allow for at least 45 minutes."
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Re: Construction on Rt 61

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backwoods doc wrote: Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:23 am Confirmation from the owners of the Outpost Motel, located just north of Grand Marais:

"It is east (north) of our motel and between us and the ferry in Grand Portage. Typically it takes about a half hour to get there from here, but we have been telling people to allow for at least 45 minutes."
Good to know, thanks!!
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Re: Construction on Rt 61

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FYI, construction is complete, no delays and 17 miles of new pavement.
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Re: Construction on Rt 61

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Capt Don wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:08 pm FYI, construction is complete, no delays and 17 miles of new pavement.
Thanks Capt. Don.
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