News Release

(Roseville, Minn.)--The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin closing the median between northbound and southbound Highway 52 at Dakota County Road 46 at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002.

No left-hand turns at this intersection will be allowed through mid-October, when the temporary traffic control signal has been installed. Until mid-October, no County Road 46 traffic will be allowed to cross Highway 52.

The only turns allowed will be as follows: southbound Highway 52 to westbound County Road 46; eastbound County Road 46 to southbound Highway 52; westbound County Road 46 to northbound Highway 52; and northbound Highway 52 to eastbound County Road 46.

Mn/DOT advises motorists to follow the posted detour signs and message boards during the median closure.

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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