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| It was rough 2 weeks ago. we head back up in a couple weeks again. Just checking on progress. Thanks!
Edited by lloyd christmas 7/26/2019 5:49 AM
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| We came back on 71 last week. I wasn’t going to go through that again. It might be ok if you’re not towing. |
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| Thanks my ranger has rock chips everywhere after the first trip. Just want to check if they ever get it done. |
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Location: Alexandria, MN | Headed up August 10th. If anyone has any recent updates on #502 or #11 out of Fort Frances, please share. Thanks. |
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| Just did the drive to Eagle, not terrible but definitely not as smooth as I remember from 4/5 years ago. The construction zones slow down the drive a bit and there were also quite a few "bumps" you do not want to hit going at speed as we learned the hard way. Most of them were marked some were not. Bring a portable air compressor and patch kit as this saved our trip home as we had a slow leak/puncture of some kind on the drive back in a trailer tire. |
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Location: North St. Paul, MN | 37 culverts patches, not finished on 502. They are a little bumpy, but not terrible. There were only two stops where they limited it to one lane. Only about five minute slow down all together. One of the stops and one lane was gravel. Just driving into Fort Frances, now.
Edited by muskyroller 8/1/2019 9:30 AM
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| Last time it was terrible we leave next Friday, August 9. Had to slow down to about 25 miles an hour. I have rock deflectors and I am purchasing a rock guard for the front of the Ranger. Hass to be at least 50 rock chips going that slow even. Definitely taken 71 back up
Edited by lloyd christmas 8/1/2019 4:18 PM
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| How many minutes does 71 add to your trip? |
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| We go to temple bay on Eagle so I think it’s a half hour and it’s nice to take a different route. Little change of scenery and smooth roads |
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| Any updates? Heading that way this morning. |
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| We drove it Thursday. The 8th. Southern 15km had bumps but they were not too bad. Mid way to Dryden there is 1 good bump to watch for. All in all it is not too bad. Allow an extra 30 to 45 minutes and you'll be fine. Safe travels |
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| Still gravel and Rock in areas? That’s my worry rock chips and flat tirez
Edited by lloyd christmas 8/13/2019 11:09 PM
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Location: The desert | I’d be interested in a report if you take 502, Lloyd. |
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| It is ROUGH!!! Came home today, and the culverts they took out are rough to actual drop off. Broke a shackle on trailer and the boat in front of me broke a spring and the boat straps in back . Lots off people pulled over to check vehicles and trailers |
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Location: The desert | lloyd christmas - 8/17/2019 11:01 PM
It is ROUGH!!! Came home today, and the culverts they took out are rough to actual drop off. Broke a shackle on trailer and the boat in front of me broke a spring and the boat straps in back . Lots off people pulled over to check vehicles and trailers
Sounds like taking the longer route might be a solid idea? |
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| Just drove it yesterday and there is only one really small bad spot. Broken trail straps , springs ,and tires c'mon! maybe don't drive 100MPH!
Edited by Cfollow 8/19/2019 6:16 AM
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Location: Alexandria, MN | Cfollow - 8/19/2019 6:14 AM
Just drove it yesterday and there is only one really small bad spot. Broken trail straps , springs ,and tires c'mon! maybe don't drive 100MPH!
This^ Was on it Saturday. Bumps are all marked. Slow down and you won't break stuff. Not that bad. |
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Location: The desert | Good to know, thanks! |
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| I just drove back on 502 yesterday. The area got rain Saturday afternoon and night. There are about 15-20 spots that they are putting in culverts. These are all in the southern most section. Some are very rough. Definitely slow down. There is one more at about 30 miles and that is very rough. I'm not sure how we didn't blow a tire. |
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| Ditto - came back on 8/17, there are rough spots - slow down, you'll be fine. |
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| Any updates? Is it done? We head back up in 2 weeks so thought I would check. Thanks |
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Location: Illinois | 502 is almost completely done. Maybe 1 spot where the grade was a couple inches different. Just got back from Eagle today.
Edited by Natureboy 9/21/2019 12:13 AM
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| The first section isn't done yet. It's 28 kilometers and they were grading it this morning. There was also a small patch not done where a culvert was replaced. It's got a sign. The drop from pavement to base would be good to slow down on. Overall not bad, but the boat was a mess with the rain they've had. This site has updates. https://511on.ca/list/constructionprojects?start=0&length=25&order%5... |
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| Thank you will check out the site. Hopefully your fishing was good! |
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| Traveled 502 on Saturday 9/21. Long sections still gravel with waits for graders and trucks. |
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| What's the latest?
Heading up tomorrow.
Thanks. |
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| I’m heading up Saturday and am concerned about possible snow how well is the road maintained for snow & ice removal? |
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| It should be close to done. it was all complete except for the very first stretch when we came back on Monday. There is one covered but has not been filled in partway up that you will need to slow down for other than that nice new blacktop |
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| It’s completed nice!!! |
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| 502 looks and is awesome! Never looked better. |
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502 road construction updates??