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Crews need to repair deteriorating concrete shoulder
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Motorists may encounter congestion and delays when northbound Hwy 52 (Lafayette Freeway) in St. Paul closes Wednesday, June 29 for emergency shoulder repair.
The northbound roadway will be closed between Concord Boulevard and I-94 from 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30. The closure is needed as crews repair the inside shoulder of the northbound highway. The shoulder is currently being used as a driving lane while work continues on the roadway.
During the closure, motorists are advised to use alternate routes if possible to avoid delays on Hwy 52. Traffic should follow the signed detour on Hwy 61 to reach I-94.
Construction of the new Lafayette bridges crossing the Mississippi River on the east end of downtown St. Paul began in early January. The project will build two new bridges to replace the existing Lafayette bridges, that opened to traffic in 1968. The new structures will feature two through lanes and an auxiliary lane in each direction for entering and exiting traffic.
Additional work includes replacing the Hwy 52 bridges spanning Interstate 94, reconstruction of the interchange north of the bridge, realignment of adjoining roadways and the redecking of the Hwy 52 bridge spanning Plato Avenue. Completion is slated for fall 2014.
For more information about the Hwy 52/Lafayette Bridge replacement project or to sign up for e-mail updates, please visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy52-stpaul/.
For travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 511.
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