News Release

Roseville, Minn.— Stage 2 of the I-494 reconstruction project is underway in Minnetonka and Eden Prairie and citizens are invited to attend the first of several open houses designed to give people an opportunity to ask questions and obtain information about the project. The project area runs between Highway 5 and I-394 and is expected to be completed in late summer or fall of 2006.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will host the open house on Wednesday, September 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Minnetonka City Hall Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. in Minnetonka. Project engineers will be available to provide information on the scheduling, construction staging and maintenance of traffic. There will be no formal program, however layouts and visualizations will be displayed.

Those requesting American Disability Act (ADA) accommodations, such as an American Sign Language interpreter, may do so by calling (952) 908-2907 or (651) 582-1465. Requests must be made by September 8.

For daily updates on the project,call the I-494 Construction Information Hotline at (952) 908-2929, or call the I-494 Public Information Office at (952) 908-2907, web site projects.dot.state.mn.us/gcinc/494 or send an e-mail to dan.galvin@gcinc.com

Traveler information, including incident reports, is available by calling 511 or logging on to www.511mn.org. Know the Road. Dial up or log on.

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