Despite a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Twin Ports Interchange Project remains inaccessible to commuters.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Congressman Pete Stauber were among the local leaders who attended the ceremony last Monday. However, as of today, the interchange is still closed, with concrete barriers blocking the exit for Highway 53.
I'm just as excited as everyone else for it to be open. It's been a real pain in the bumper for the last few years trying to get around, especially if you commute across the Blatnik Bridge.
The closure has caused significant inconvenience, particularly for those who commute across the Blatnik Bridge. The author of this article experienced this firsthand while driving from Superior to Duluth on Friday.
Local news outlets had reported that the interchange was open, but this has proven to be incorrect. The continued closure is a source of frustration for commuters who were expecting to use the interchange.
Author's summary: Interchange remains closed despite ribbon-cutting ceremony.