News Release

Roseville, Minn— On Wednesday and Thursday, March 16th and 17th, Highway 62 will be closed in both directions at I-494 as construction crews set beams for the new bridge. Beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting until 2 a.m. each night, all westbound Highway 62 traffic will be detoured north on I-494 to Highway 7, then back south to Highway 62, while eastbound traffic will be detoured south to Valley View Road then back north to Highway 62.

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 http://projects.dot.state.mn.us/gcinc/494/

Mn/DOT reminds motorists to SLOW DOWN in work zones 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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