News Release

(Roseville, Minn.)--The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will begin painting the bridges that span I-35W in BLOOMINGTON, from I-494 to Old Shakopee Road (98th St.), on Monday, June 10, 2002.

Work will affect northbound traffic first, through June 24. Crews will begin work on bridges facing southbound I-35W on June 17.

Two lanes will be open to traffic on northbound and southbound I-35W between June 17 and June 24. Work will continue on southbound I-35W on June 24, while all lanes of northbound I-35W re-open to traffic.

Several crews will work around the clock through July 1, thereby completing the major portions of the painting project. However, work will continue through August 12, the scheduled completion date. Motorists will expect weekend lane closures between I-494 and Old Shakopee Road (98th St.), between July 5 and August 12.

Mn/DOT reminds motorists to SLOW DOWN in work zones and NEVER enter roadways that have been blocked with barriers or cones. Please join us in a safety partnership.