News Release

Lake Marion Bridge Project Begins May 6

Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will begin work on the northbound I-35E bridge over Lake Marion in Lakeville on May 6, 2002. The project will replace the existing northbound bridge.

During construction northbound I-35 motorists will be restricted to a single lane. Two lanes of traffic on southbound I-35 will remain open.

Motorists may expect non-rush hour temporary lane closures during the project.

Mn/DOT expects the project to be completed in late July 2002, weather permitting.

Mn/DOT reminds motorists to SLOW DOWN in the work zone and NEVER enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. Please join us in a safety partnership.

For updated construction information and roadway closures in the metro area, visit the Mn/DOT web site: www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/construction. For updated traffic information in the Twin Cities metro area, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/tmc/trafficinfo.

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Contact:
Kevin Walker
(651) 582-1362

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