Roseville, Minn.— The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has begun work on Hwy. 212. The road will be closed from Tacoma Ave. in Norwood to Hwy. 284 in Cologne until mid-August.

In addition, Hwy. 25 from County Rd. 30 to Hwy. 7 in Mayer will be closed until late July. Both roadways are being resurfaced.

The detour for the Hwy. 212 closure is posted and directs motorists for eastbound Hwy 212, in Norwood to take Hwy. 5 east to Hwy. 41 and then south on Hwy. 41 to Hwy. 212. For westbound Hwy. 212 in Chaska take Hwy. 41 north to Hwy. 5 and then west on Hwy. 5 to Hwy. 212.

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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