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Final overnight closures set tonight for Hwy 36, Rice Street
Crews to place bridge beams for new Rice Street bridge, ramp bridges
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Motorists may encounter major delays during short-term, overnight closures on eastbound Hwy 36 tonight. The temporary closures of up to 15 minutes are needed as crews deliver and set beams for the new ramp bridge over Hwy 36 just west of Rice Street in Roseville and Little Canada. The closures will happen on the following schedule:
Friday, February 25
- Right lane of eastbound Hwy 36 closed at 8 p.m.
- Eastbound Hwy 36 ramp to Rice Street closed at 9 p.m.
- All lanes of eastbound Highway 36 at Rice Street closed for 15 minute intervals starting at 11 p.m.
During these closures, traffic traveling from eastbound Hwy 36 to northbound or southbound Rice Street should follow the posted detours. Traffic traveling eastbound Hwy 36 will be stopped intermittently at Rice Street while beams are erected over the highway.
All work will be completed at Hwy 36 and Rice Street by 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes if possible to avoid delays. This work is subject to cancellation in the event of poor weather conditions.
Replacement of the aging Rice Street bridge and construction of a new interchange will increase safety and lessen congestion. The project is expected to be complete in November 2011.
For travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 511.
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