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June 1, 2011

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West 78th Street/Townline Avenue to close June 2-4

 

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Motorists will encounter a detour on eastbound West 78th Street/Townline Avenue in Bloomington when the road closes at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2.

 

During the closure, motorists will be able to access westbound West 78th Street/Townline Ave from southbound Hwy 169. Access to southbound Hwy 169 from eastbound West 78th Street/Townline Ave will not be available.

 

Motorists should follow the posted detour route:

 

West 78th Street/Townline Avenue will reopen by 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, weather permitting.

 

Part of the Hwy 169/I-494 Interchange Reconstruction project, the closure is necessary as crews install a water main under the roadway.

 

For more information on the Hwy 169/I-494 interchange reconstruction project, call the Hwy 169/I-494 Project hotline at 1-877-563-4768, e-mail Hwy169-I494@rranow.com or visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/169/.

 

For real-time traveler information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.

 

 

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