News Release

NORTH, SOUTH NIGHT-TIME HIGHWAY 169 CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 12,13 AND 14

Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation will CLOSE northbound and southbound Highway 169 between Marschall Road (Scott County 17) to Adams Avenue (Scott County 15) in Shakopee at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 and again at 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003.

Northbound and southbound Highway 169 will re-open to traffic at 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 and at 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003.

This closure is necessary as crews erect beams for the Highway 169 pedestrian bridges.
Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour route during the closure.

Mn/DOT reminds motorists to SLOW DOWN in the workzone and NEVER enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. Please join us in a safety partnership.

For updated traffic information in the Twin Cities metro area, dial 511 or log on to 511mn.org.

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Metro Division
1500 County Road B2 West
Roseville, MN 55113
Office Tel: 612/582-1000