News Release

Roseville, Minn.—The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will CLOSE the ramp from southbound I-494 to Normandale Blvd. in BLOOMINGTON at 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 20 (weather permitting).

Mn/DOT will re-open the ramp from eastbound I-494 to France Ave. in BLOOMINGTON at 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 20 (weather permitting).

Mn/DOT recommends the following posted detour: France Ave. exit to 80th Street (Frontage Road) back to Normandale.
Weather permitting, the ramp is scheduled to re-open in July, 2004.

Mn/DOT reminds motorists to SLOW DOWN in the work zone and NEVER enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. Please join us in a safety partnership. For statewide traffic, construction and travel information visit www.511mn.org or call 511.

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WORK ZONES. PAY ATTENTION OR PAY THE PRICE.