News Release

Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will CLOSE the loop from westbound I-494 to southbound Highway 100 in BOOMINGTON at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2004.

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour routes during the loop closure.

Weather permitting, the loop is scheduled to re-open in late July of 2005.

These closures are part of the larger I-494 reconstruction project, the addition of a third eastbound and third westbound lane from France Ave. in BLOOMINGTON to Highway 212 in EDEN PRAIRIE.

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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