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Roseville, MN 55113
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Nightly closures of I-35W at Western Junction of Highway 62 begin August 17
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Motorists will encounter detours and increased congestion on metro area roadways starting on Monday, August 17, when the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35W, at the western junction of Highway 62, close nightly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closures will continue through Wednesday, August 19.
Motorists should follow the posted detours during the closures:
- For northbound I-35W: 58th Street/Lyndale Ave exit to Highway 121 to Highway 62 West to Highway 100 South to Highway 62 East/I-35W North
- For southbound I-35W: Highway 62 West to Highway 100 South to Highway 62 East to
I-35W South
Highway 62 will remain open during the closures, and access to local streets along I-35W north and south of Highway 62 will also remain open during the closures.
Part of the I-35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project, the nighttime closures are needed for bridge painting at the western junction of I-35W and Highway 62.
For more information on the I-35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project, visit or call the Crosstown Project hotline at 1-866-743-6590 or send an e-mail to crosstown@rranow.com.
Mn/DOT reminds motorists to slow down in work zones and never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. For statewide traffic, construction and travel information visit or call 511 or log onto www.mndot.gov.
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