News Release

Roseville, Minn.— Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will close Brown Rd. on Tuesday, July 20th, for construction of the new Brown Rd. Bridge . As reconstruction of Highway 12 continues in the city of Long Lake. When finished, the bridge will be a grade-separated railroad crossing. The closure will last until approximately November 2005. The alternate route for northbound and southbound Brown Rd. traffic will be Willow Dr .

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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