St. Louis County Duluth Courthouse Closes 2nd Street Entrance March 30

St. Louis County closed the 2nd Street entrance to its Duluth Courthouse on March 30, redirecting all public access to two alternative entry points: the main entrance off Civic Center/Priley Drive, or the skywalk connection from the 3rd Street parking ramp.

The change, posted as an official notice on the county's website, affects anyone entering the building for court hearings, jury service, civil filings, clerk visits, property records requests, or licensing and permitting services. The Duluth Courthouse functions as a central hub for county government operations, drawing attorneys, jurors, and the general public on a daily basis.

Both approved entries are fully operational. The main entrance on Civic Center/Priley Drive provides ground-level access, while the 3rd Street ramp skywalk offers an interior connection that bypasses street-level entry entirely.

The county's Facilities and Security teams, working alongside courthouse administration, are implementing the access change. The practical reach of the closure extends beyond updated signage: security screening configurations, delivery and service vendor routes, and communications to attorneys and court staff with scheduled appearances all require adjustment under the new layout.

Anyone with mobility concerns or an upcoming court date who relied on the 2nd Street entrance should contact courthouse administration in advance to confirm arrival procedures. The county's public pages carry department contact numbers, maps of the alternate entries, and operating hours for those planning a downtown Duluth visit.

Court calendars and county appointment schedules can shift when access to a high-volume civic building changes, making early verification worth the effort. The St. Louis County website and the County Courts pages carry the most current entry guidance for anyone heading to the Duluth Courthouse.