[DULUTH, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today celebrated the opening of the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. The $510 million reconstruction of I-35, I-535, and Highway 53 is one of Minnesota’s largest infrastructure projects, representing a major investment in the safety and economic vitality of Northeast Minnesota. Photos from the event are available on Flickr.

“This project is about more than new roads and bridges. It supports the flow of commerce that keeps Minnesota moving and will make travel for Duluth residents and everyone who visits the Northland a little safer,” said Governor Walz. “The Twin Ports Interchange is a vital link for families, businesses, and freight across the region. Thanks to the long-term vision of state and community leaders, we are setting Minnesota up for decades of growth.”

The Twin Ports Interchange serves more than 80,000 vehicles daily, including over 5,000 heavy trucks. The project replaces the aging “can of worms,” eliminates blind merges and left exits, and improves freight mobility along one of Minnesota’s busiest commercial corridors.

In addition to the ribbon cutting, Governor Walz visited several Duluth businesses in the Lincoln Park and Downtown areas to highlight the economic growth that strong infrastructure helps sustain.