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| Total Mileage in State: | 220 miles | |
| Northern End: | At MN 61, in Duluth | |
| Southern End: | At Iowa state line | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 132 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Anoka, Washington, Chisago, Pine, Carlton, St. Louis | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | US 2, in Duluth I-535, in Duluth |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Columbus, Hinckley, Duluth | |
Northbound
- Section 1: Columbus (Exit 127) to Moose Lake (Exit 214)
- Section 2: Moose Lake (Exit 214) to Duluth (Northern Terminus)
Section 1: Columbus (Exit 127) to Moose Lake (Exit 214)
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Interstate 35 North reassurance shield as Interstate 35E and Interstate 35W merge together to re-form I-35 North in Columbus. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits on the northern segment of Interstate 35 North start out at 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Minnesota. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 129 to Columbus. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 129: MN 97 / CR 23 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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At mile marker 130, Interstate 35 North enters Washington County and the Forest Lake city limits. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 131. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 131: CR 2 - Forest Lake (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 132 to Chisago City and Lindstrom. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 132: US 8 - Taylors Falls (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 35 North. It's 3 miles to Wyoming, 37 miles to Pine City, and 123 miles to Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as it enters Chisago County at mile marker 133. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 134. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 135: US 61 South / CR 22 - Wyoming (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 138 on Interstate 35 North in Chisago County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 139: CR 19 - Stacy (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another Interstate 35 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 141. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 143: CR 17 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 145 on Interstate 35 North in Chisago County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 147 to Wild River State Park. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 147: MN 95 - Cambridge / North Branch (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 35 North. It's 4 miles to Harris, 42 miles to Sandstone, and 107 miles to Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 150 on Interstate 35 North in Chisago County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 152: CR 10 - Harris (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 35 North in Chisago County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 156. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 157. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 159: CR 1 - Rush City (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 162. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as it enters Pine County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 165: MN 70 - Rock Creek / Grantsburg (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 35 North. It's 3 miles to Pine City, 16 miles to Hinckley, and 89 miles to Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Pine City. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 169 to Snake River Fur Post Historic Site. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Also take Exit 169 to Pine Technical & Community College. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 169: Interstate 35 Business Loop / CR 7 - Pine City (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 35 North remain the rural standard 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 171 to Henriette. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 171: CR 11 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 172. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 175: CR 14 - Beroun (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 177 on Interstate 35 North in Pine County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 178. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Hinckley. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 180: MN 23 West / CR 61 - Mora (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 183 to the Hinckley Fire Museum and St. Croix State Park. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 183: MN 48 / CR 61 - Hinckley (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 185. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 186 on Interstate 35 North in Pine County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 189. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 190. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 191: MN 23 East / CR 61 - Sandstone (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 194 on Interstate 35 North in Pine County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 195 to Banning State Park. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Also take Exit 195 to Rutledge and Scenic MN 23. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 195: MN 18 / MN 23 East - Finlayson / Askov (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 197. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 35 North in Pine County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 200. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 201. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 203 on Interstate 35 North in Pine County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 204. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 205: CR 43 - Willow River / Bruno (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 35 North. It's 3 miles to Sturgeon Lake, 8 miles to the junction of MN 73, and 50 miles to Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 209. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 209: CR 46 - Sturgeon Lake (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another Interstate 35 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 212 on Interstate 35 North in Pine County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as it enters Carlton County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 214 to Kettle River. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Also take Exit 214 to Moose Lake State Park Agate & Geological Center. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 214 to the Soo, Moose, and Munger Trails as well. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The Fires of 1918 Museum can also be accessed via Exit 214. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 214: MN 73 - Moose Lake (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
Section 2: Moose Lake (Exit 214) to Duluth (Northern Terminus)
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 217. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 218. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 220 to Munger Trail. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 220: CR 6 - Barnum (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 221 on Interstate 35 North in Carlton County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 224. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 35 North in Carlton County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 227: CR 4 - Mahtowa / Wrenshall (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 35 North. It's 7 miles to the junction of MN 210, 9 miles to the junction of MN 33, and 28 miles to Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 229. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 231. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 232 on Interstate 35 North in Carlton County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at mile marker 234. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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When the lights on this sign are flashing, all trucks over 10,000 lbs must stay on Interstate 35 North to the Weigh Station ahead. Do not take Exit 235 to go around it. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 235 to Jay Cooke State Park and Munger Trail. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 235: MN 210 - Cromwell / Carlton (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 236 in Carlton County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 237: MN 33 - Cloquet / Iron Range (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits remain the rural standard 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 239: MN 45 / CR 45 - Scanlon / Cloquet (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 242: CR 1 - Esko (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 244. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 245: CR 61 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as it enters St. Louis County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Upon crossing the county line, a truck climbing lane appears as Interstate 35 North begins to climb a mild grade. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 246: CR 13 - Midway Rd (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mileage sign listing the distances to the first three exits to Duluth on Interstate 35 North as it continues to climb the mild grade. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as the truck climbing lane comes to an end and it reaches the top of the mild grade. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Ahead, Interstate 35 North will traverse a 6% downgrade which will take it down into Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 249 to a Scenic Overlook and to US 2 West toward Proctor. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Also take Exit 249 to Spirit Mountain Recreation Area. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 249: Boundary Ave / Skyline Pkwy / Rest Area (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Just before Interstate 35 North begins to go down the aforementioned 6% grade, these speed limit signs are posted. The speed limit decreases to 55 mph for automobiles and 45 mph for trucks. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as it starts down the grade into Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as it officially enters the Duluth city limits. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mile marker 250 on Interstate 35 North in St. Louis County. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another mileage sign listing the distances to the next three Duluth exits on Interstate 35 North as it continues down the steep grade. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North as it continues to drop down into Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits remain 55 mph for automobiles and 45 mph for trucks as the downgrade continues. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 251A to Lake Superior Zoo. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 251A: Cody St (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another Interstate 35 North reassurance shield as the downgrade continues. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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As Interstate 35 North reaches the bottom of the downgrade, this sign shows that the 45 mph truck speed limit comes to an end. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 252: Central Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 253B to Wade Stadium. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 35 North in Duluth is 55 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 253A: US 2 East - Wisconsin (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 253B: 40th Ave West (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 254. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Traffic to Lake Superior College should follow US 53 North. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 254: 27th Ave West (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 255A to Lincoln Park, Miller Hill, and the Airport. Take Exit 255B to Garfield Ave, the Port Terminal, and the Grain Terminal. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 256B to the Aquarium and Marine Museum. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 255A: US 53 North - 21st Ave West; Exit 255B: Interstate 535 South / US 53 South - Wisconsin (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Access Michigan St via Exit 256A. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 256A: MN 194 - Mesaba Ave / Superior St (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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North of Exit 256A, the speed limit decreases to 50 mph as Interstate 35 North approaches downtown. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 256B: 5th Ave West / Lake Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North at mile marker 257. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North as it prepares to tunnel under Sister Cities Park and The Lake Walk, near the westernmost point of Lake Superior in downtown Duluth. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North as it soon after tunnels under The Lake Walk again, this time also passing under East Superior St. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North reassurance shield in downtown Duluth. The speed limit remains 50 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35 North as it passes under East Superior St yet again. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Here, we see Interstate 35 North prepare to tunnel under Leif Erikson Park and Duluth Rose Garden. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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A look from inside the tunnel as Interstate 35 North passes under Leif Erikson Parka nd Duluth Rose Garden. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 258 to the University of Minnesota at Duluth and College of St. Scholastica. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 258: 21st Ave East (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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As Interstate 35 North reaches its final mile nationally, this overhead signage shows that its right lane will become an Exit Only lane for Exit 259, which is its final exit. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 259 and follow MN 61 to Two Harbors. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Traffic to London Rd must use the left lane as the right lane becomes an Exit Only lane for Exit 259 to MN 61 ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Approaching Exit 259 and the northern terminus of Interstate 35, the speed limit decreases to 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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As this sign reads, Interstate 35 will reach its northern terminus 1/4 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Just beyond Exit 259 and the northern terminus of Interstate 35, there is a traffic signal at London Rd. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35 North at Exit 259: MN 61 - North Shore (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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A view of the ramp for Exit 259 at the northern terminus of Interstate 35. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The remaining left lane of Interstate 35 North comes to a traffic signal at London Rd. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |