08/01/2023
THOMAS THE TRAIN – CITY OF TWO HARBORS IMPACTS
AUGUST 4 - 7, 2023 and AUGUST 11-13, 2023
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
As Chief of Police for the city of Two Harbors, and on behalf of the Two Harbors Police Department and our partners who have helped plan and prepare for a safe and successful event, I want the residents of Two Harbors to know and understand, your safety has always been at the forefront of our efforts.
The information below is intended to offer a limited view of what parking, traffic, a call for help, a complaint, our community, and the release of information may look like during THOMAS THE TRAIN.
THOMAS THE TRAIN and FRIENDS are here and we are expecting a lot of people in town for this event.
Thanks and Be Safe,
Chief Richard Hogenson
- IN NEED OF HELP OR HAVE A COMPLAINT
As always…if you have an emergency, DIAL 911! For non-emergencies call (218)834-5566 or (218)834-8385. If you are a victim of a crime, want to report a crime, or need help, your call should be handled by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center.
- RELEASE OF INFORMATION
All official releases of information related to the event will be approved by the Incident Commander, the Two Harbors Chief of Police, and will be disseminated to various media outlets, as necessary and appropriate. It is anticipated that other media outlets may also be providing their own updates during the event.
- PARKING
Lawful parking on the streets and avenues throughout the City of Two Harbors will remain during THOMAS THE TRAIN from August 4th thru August 7th and August 11th thru August 13th.
Additional “NO PARKING” signage will be added throughout town and parking situations will vary throughout the community. A limited number of streets and avenues will NOT have parking allowed, some will allow parking on one side only, and others will NOT be impacted. A map is included in this post to show what will happen with parking in the City of Two Harbors. Those streets and avenues in RED, will not have parking allowed on them during the event.
Temporary handicapped parking lots have been established near the Depot in Two Harbors for the event dates.
Residents are reminded and encouraged to utilize off-street parking when available.
- TRAFFIC
Residents should anticipate increased traffic in and around the community and should plan for potential delays when commuting. Alternative routes should be considered.
We ask that people slow down and pay attention to signage.
Road closures will exist on our streets and avenues, in limited locations, with most of the closures being along the Highway 61/7th Avenue corridor.
People wishing to access/view the Edna G tugboat at Van Hoven Park should utilize the dirt road south of the Depot that runs from the park to 3rd Street leading to Agate Bay Boat Launch area.
- STOP LIGHTS
The stop lights along the Highway 61/7th Avenue corridor will operate as normal. There will be NO flashing red lights or planned changes to their current operations.
