Highway 50 in Hampton, Douglas Township to close July 8–late August

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Motorists will encounter a closure of Highway 50 between Hampton and Douglas Township beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 through late August, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The closure is necessary to allow crews to repave the highway for a smoother road surface, update drainage and improve safety.

Highway 50 traffic will be detoured around the closure via Highway 52, County Road 29/Rochester Boulevard, and Highway 20.

Eastbound Highway 50 motorists can access downtown New Trier using Highway 50 to County Road 29/Rochester Boulevard to Hogan Avenue. Westbound Highway 50 motorists can access downtown New Trier using Highway 20 to County Road 29 to Hogan Avenue.

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution, and slow down in work zones where workers are present.

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.

For more information about this project or to sign up for email updates visit the project website: mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy50hampton-douglastwp .

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