News Release

Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will close all lanes of I-494 in both directions between Highway 62 and I-394 for setting bridge beams at Highway 7. The closure will be in effect from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov.12 until 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15. The ramp from eastbound Highway 7 to I-494 south will remain open, but all other access to I-494 will be closed. One lane of Highway 7 will be closed in each direction at the I-494 bridge as well.

For daily updates of project information call the I-494 Construction Information Hotline at (952) 908-2929, call the I-494 Stage 2 (Hwy 5 to I-394) Public Information Office at (952) 908-2907, e-mail dan.galvin@gcinc.com or visit the project Web site at projects.dot.state.mn.us/gcinc/494/

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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