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Aug. 1, 2011

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Hwy 169/I-494 ramp closing Aug. 2
One-month closure needed as 169/494 construction progresses

 

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Motorists may encounter delays when the ramp from southbound Hwy 169 to westbound Interstate 494 closes at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

 

During the closure, motorists will be able to access westbound I-494 from Hwy 212.  Viking Drive/West 78th Street will remain open during the ramp closure.

 

The ramp will remain closed for approximately one month.

 

Part of the Hwy 169/I-494 Interchange Reconstruction project, the closure is necessary as crews expedite the construction of the new Washington Avenue bridge spanning I-494.

 

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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