News Release

(Roseville, Minn.)--The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will close the loop from southbound Highway 169 to eastbound I-94 and the loop from eastbound I-94 to northbound Highway 16The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will close the loop from southbound Highway 169 to eastbound I-94 and the loop from eastbound I-94 to northbound Highway 169 at 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, 2002.

These loop closures are necessary as crews resurfacing them.
Weather permitting, the loops will re-open to traffic by noon Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002.

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detours.

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.

These loop closures are necessary as crews resurfacing them.

Weather permitting, the loops will re-open to traffic by noon Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002.

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detours.

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

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