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Full closure of Interstate 494 scheduled for Dec. 9-12
Hwy 169/I-494 reconstruction continues
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Motorists in the southwest Twin Cities Metro Area will encounter delays and a detour on both directions of I-494 when the roadway closes between Hwy 212 and Hwy 100 at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9.
Lane closures will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. During the closure, posted detours will direct motorists to bypass the closure via Hwy 212, Hwy 62 and Hwy 100.
Access to Eden Prairie Center, local businesses and neighborhoods adjacent to the Hwy 169/I-494 interchange will remain open and available during the closure.
Hwy 212 and surface roadways that service neighborhoods and other businesses that feed them to the south of I-494 will remain unaffected.
All lanes of I-494 will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12.
Part of the Hwy 169/I-494 interchange reconstruction project, the closure is necessary as crews place beams to span the interstate for the new flyover bridge from westbound I-494 to southbound Hwy 169.
The Hwy 169/I-494 interchange reconstruction project includes turning the current expressway into a freeway by rebuilding the interchange with six ramps instead of eight. The performance-based design removes traffic signals, reduces congestion and improves safety.
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 travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
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