News Release

Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin culvert replacement along Highway 5 the week of August 30. There will be minor detours on side roads between Highway 120 (Century Ave.) and Manning Ave. alongside Highway 5 due to culvert replacement.

Resurfacing of Highway 5 from Highway 120 to Manning Ave. will begin on Tuesday, September 7. The roadway will be open to traffic during the project, however there will be lane restrictions and motorists can expect delays. The entire project is expected to be completed in late September, weather permitting.

Mn/DOT urges motorists to drive with caution, reminding them to SLOW DOWN in the work zone and NEVER enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones.

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

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