US 169 & Enterprise Dr N - Non-Motorized Trail Project

About this Project

St. Louis County is leading a project in 2026 to construct a non-motorized trail adjacent to Enterprise Dr North and US 169, located in the City of Mountain Iron. This non-motorized trail will begin at the north leg of the intersection of Enterprise Dr North and US 169, be routed adjacent to the south side of Enterprise Dr North and the north side of US 169, and end at the railroad overpass bridge on US 169 for a total length of approximately 0.33 mile.

This non-motorized trail segment is being constructed to allow for the Mesabi Trail to be rerouted prior to the permanent closure and obliteration of Old Hwy 169 (CSAH 102) in 2027 to ensure trail connectivity is maintained. The current route of the Mesabi Trail follows along the south side of Old Hwy 169 and Parkville Rd. The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in cooperation with St. Louis County, is leading a project in 2027 to reconstruct the intersection of US 53 and 9th St North which will obliterate the west leg of Old Hwy 169 and permanently close the railroad crossing on Old Hwy 169 (USDOT #260149E).

Upon completion, the City of Mountain Iron will accept ownership of the portion of this trail located within the right-of-way limits of Enterprise Dr North, and the St. Louis & Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority (Mesabi Trail) will accept ownership of the portion of this trail located within the right-of-way limits of US 169.

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