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Hoyt Lakes - Babbitt Connection  
 
 
 

St. Louis County, Minnesota Public Works Department

 

  
GOAL
To develop a more direct and efficient roadway connection between Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt and to improve connectivity across the broader East Iron Range region.

 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An extensive road network covers North St Louis County, but anoticeable gap exists between the cities of Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt. These twocommunities are just over 16 miles apart, yet the shortest route between them covers 36 miles and can take over an hour to travel. The County’s economic base is defined by mining, logging, and recreation and efficient transportation is a critical component in sustaining the region and improving its quality of life. Recognizing these factors, both St. Louis County and the Federal government, through the efforts of Representative Jim Oberstar, have identified funding to design a new roadway corridor between Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt.
 
ANTICIPATED PROJECT BENEFITS
  • Reduced travel time and improved connectivity between East Iron Range communities
  • Economic development
  • Recreation and Tourism, including connections to the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway and the Mesabi Trail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Consultants to St. Louis County

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St. Louis County, along with the Cities of Aurora, Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt and Ely
  
           
     
 
For More Information, call or e-mail these Project Respresentatives
 
 
Pete Eakman
County Project Manager
St. Louis County
(218) 625-3841
EakmanP@co.st-louis.mn.us 
Jack Forslund
Consultant Project Manager
WSB & Associates
(763) 287-8532
jforslund@wsbeng.com
 
Kimberly Sannes
Public Involvement
Compass Rose, Inc.
(218) 260-9017
ksannes@compassrose-inc.com