News Release

Bridge Repair and Painting on I-694 in Oakdale

(Roseville, Minn.) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has begun routine repair and painting of 16 bridges on I-694 from 10th Street to Stillwater Boulevard in Oakdale. One lane of traffic will be maintained on eastbound and westbound I-694 for four weeks in each direction.

Westbound I-694 will be affected from I-94 to Hwy 36 for four weeks and past Hwy 61 for the last two weeks. This work will be done between May 29 and July 4. Eastbound traffic will be affected after July 4 from Hwy 61 to 10th Street for two weeks and from Hwy 36 to I-94 for an additional two weeks. The project will be completed by August 1, if weather permits.

Mn/DOT urges motorists to drive with caution, reminding them to SLOW DOWN in the work zone and NEVER enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones.

For updated traffic information in the Twin Cities metro area, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/tmc/trafficinfo. For updated construction information in the Twin Cities metro area, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/construction. Visit the Wakota website at www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/wakota

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Metro Division
1500 County Road B2 West
Roseville, MN 55113
Office Tel: 612/582-1000