Northbound Highway 61 to Eastbound I-494 Ramp Closed Beginning Monday, September 27th

News Release

September 23 , 2004

I- 494/Hwy 61 Wakota Project Construction Update
Northbound Highway 61 to Eastbound I-494 Ramp Closed Beginning Monday, September 27th

Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will close northbound Highway 61 to eastbound I-494 ramp beginning Monday, September 27.

To facilitate traffic flow the following detour will be in place for approximately one year; traffic will exit northbound Highway 61 at the Glen Rd. interchange, take Hastings Ave. north to Bailey Rd. and then enter eastbound I-494 at the Bailey Rd. ramp.

For more project information www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/wakota/

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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Contact:
Mary McFarland, Mn/DOT
Metro District Communications
651-582-1176

Metro District:
1500 County Road B2 West
Roseville, MN 55113
Office Tel: 612/582-1000