News Release

Roseville, Minn.—Ongoing work on the I-494 reconstruction project through BLOOMINGTON will require the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) to close northbound and southbound Highway 100 beneath I-494 two consecutive nights this week.

Crews will close northbound Highway 100 (Normandale Blvd.) at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 as crews erect beams for the new bridge. Northbound Highway 100 motorists are advised to follow eastbound I-494 to France Ave. in order to return to Highway 100 via westbound I-494. Northbound Highway 100 will re-open to traffic by 6 a.m. Thursday, June 26.

Crews will close southbound Highway 100 at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 26 as crews continue to erect beams. Southbound Highway 100 motorists are advised to follow westbound I-494 to Highway 169 in order to return to Highway 100 via eastbound I-494. Southbound Highway 100 will re-open to traffic by 6 a.m. Friday, June 27.

These closures will be rescheduled for Thursday evening, June 26 and Friday evening, June 27 in the event of inclement weather.

Mn/DOT urges motorists always to drive with caution and reminds them to SLOW DOWN in the work zone and NEVER enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. For updated statewide traffic, construction and travel information visit www.511mn.org.

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