News Release

Roseville, Minn.—Reconstruction of the left turn lane from northbound Highway 47 to westbound 85th Avenue and the acceleration lane from eastbound 85th Avenue to southbound Highway 47 in Fridley begins Thursday, August 28. The project will lengthen both traffic lanes to increase safety for motorists turning on or off the highway.

Highway 47 traffic will be restricted to a single lane in each direction within 1000 feet either side of the intersection all day Thursday and Friday morning during non-peak periods for installation of traffic control barriers.

During the work, the acceleration lane from eastbound 85th Ave. to southbound Hwy. 47 will be closed and motorists will have to turn at the signal. Buses and trucks will not be allowed to turn onto the southbound highway in the same location.

Weather permitting, the entire project will be completed by mid-October.

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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