News Release

(Roseville, Minn.) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will close the ramp from northbound Highway 100 to Highway 55 in GOLDEN VALLEY at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002.

This ramp closure is necessary as crews continue to construct the new Highway 100/Highway 55 interchange.

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour route during this ramp closure: northbound Highway 100 to westbound Duluth St. to southbound Douglas Drive and return to Highway 55. Weather permitting, the ramp will re-open by mid-afternoon Oct. 24.

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.

For updated traffic information in the Twin Cities metro area visit www.dot.state.mn.us/tmc/trafficinfo.

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