Motorists should be prepared to slow down for daytime shoulder/lane closures in the areas where crews are working.

H & R Construction Company, is the prime contractor for the $1.8 million safety improvement project. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of July, weather permitting.

During construction and road maintenance work, MnDOT urges drivers to:

Check 511 www.511mn.org for up-to-date information about traffic and road conditions.

• Stay alert, expect the unexpected.
  
• Be especially alert at night when driving through work zones.
  
• Never enter a road that has been blocked with barriers or cones.
  
• Minimize distractions.
  
• Don't use cell phones while driving.
  
• Remember text messaging while driving is illegal.
  
• Don't eat or drink while driving.
  
• Avoid tailgating. Keep plenty of space between you and the vehicle ahead.
  
• Follow posted speed limits; fines double in work zones.
  
• Be patient.
  
• Plan ahead and expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  

For updated information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Work Zones. Pay Attention or Pay the Price.

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