News Release

Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will close the ramp from southbound I-494 to Highway 55 in PLYMOUTH on July 30.

The ramp closure is necessary as crews rebuild the ramp and is part of the larger Highway 55 resurfacing project from Old Rockford Rd. to I-494. Weather permitting, the ramp will re-open by Aug. 9.

In addition, crews will close eastbound Highway 55 from Rockford Rd. to I-494 in PLYMOUTH at 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 as crews continue to resurface the roadway. Weather permitting, eastbound Highway 55 between those two points will re-open by 2 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3.

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour routes during this ramp and roadway closure.

Mn/DOT urges motorists always to drive with caution and reminds them to SLOW DOWN in work zones 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.

See ORANGE.

We’re in the WORK ZONE Together

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