News Release

Roseville, Minn.— Repainting of ten bridges between Fairview Avenue and Western Avenue along a four-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in St. Paul begins early Saturday morning, May 10. The ten structures include four pedestrian bridges along with the bridges at Snelling Ave., Pascal Ave., Hamline Ave., Lexington Ave., Victoria St. and Dale St.

Painting will start on the right lanes of eastbound I-94. All ten bridges will be painted at the same time and the contractor will move across the interstate from south to north starting on the right lanes of eastbound I-94. Work will be completed on the outside lanes of the westbound interstate.

During the project, ramps at the various interchanges will be closed for several days at a time. Traffic will be restricted to two lanes of the roadway 24 hours a day where work is underway. Posted detours will direct drivers to nearby ramps. Motorists using the bridges will not be affected although pedestrian walkways may close. The Metro Transit bus stop on the south side of I-94 at Snelling Avenue will close during painting on the south side of the eastbound interstate.

Weather permitting, the project will be finished before the July 4th holiday weekend.

For updated traffic and travel information in the Twin Cities metro area and statewide visit www.511mn.org.

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