News Release

(Roseville, Minn.)--The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin replacing roadway markers and signs on eastbound and westbound Highway 12/I-394 between County Road 15 in WAYZATA and Plymouth Road in MINNETONKA the week of Aug. 19, 2002. Some of the signs' lighting systems also will be replaced.

Motorists may expect non-rush hour lane and shoulder closures.

Weather permitting, this project should be completed by Oct. 14, 2002.

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

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/construction.html. Visit 511mn.org. for updated statewide traffic and travel information.

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