News Release

Roseville, Minn.—The overnight lane closures on westbound I-94 through the Lowry Hill Tunnel will continue through March 2 as crews complete the westbound phase of the new tunnel lighting system. The recent cold weather snap and unexpected complications have contributed to this extension of the westbound phase.

The weekly work schedule will remain as previously issued: all westbound lanes will re-open to traffic by 5 a.m. each day, and no weekend work will take place (i.e., no Friday or Saturday 11 p.m. closure.)

The completion date for the entire contract is May 16, 2003 includes both the Lowry Hill and Portland Ave. Tunnels.

The EASTBOUND phase of the Lowry Hill Tunnel lighting project is scheduled to begin on March 14, 2003. Similar overnight closures are scheduled to take place through April 25. The Portland Ave. Tunnel will be refitted with an identical lighting system by May 16, 2003.

Mn/DOT urges motorists to drive with caution during these lane closures and reminds them to SLOW DOWN in the work zone and NEVER enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. Please join us in a safety partnership.

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