News Release

(Roseville, Minn.)—The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will reduce eastbound I-494 to one lane from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.

The lane closure on eastbound I-494 will continue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9.

The lane closure is necessary to allow for reconstruction of the right shoulder along I-494. The affected area is approximately one-quarter mile in length and located south of Lake Rd.

Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes if possible. Mn/DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution in the construction zone.

For up-to-date weather-related road conditions, congestion levels, traffic incidents and construction, by phone call 511 or on the Internet at www.511mn.org Dial up or log on before you go.

For information about the Wakota project log on to www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/wakota

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We’re in the WORK ZONE Together

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