Sheridan traffic control changes start on July 13

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be temporarily changing the traffic control at both signalized intersections on Highway 1/169 (Sheridan Street) in Ely on Monday, July 13, weather dependent. 

The intersections are at Sheridan and Central Avenue and Sheridan and 3rd Avenue East. The signals will be placed into flashing red and stop signs will be installed to change the intersections into all-way stop control for approximately six weeks.

These changes are based on engineering studies and public input for the two intersections assessing improving safety and intersection operations. The signals are near the end of their expected service lives, and MnDOT is looking at mid-to-long-term solutions for them.