ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of
Transportation urges motorists to use extra caution during Labor Day weekend.
Although most road construction is shut down over the Labor Day holiday, there
are still highway work zones in place.
Motorists are also asked to be alert for pedestrians and
bicyclists as many children return to school around the state.
“This is our last big weekend of the summer. School starts
for most next week,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “Drive safely through the
work zones this weekend. Plan ahead, add extra time if needed. We want you to
arrive safely and ready to enjoy this final bit of summer.”
Motorists may encounter bypasses, lane closures and detours.
MnDOT recommends that motorists be prepared for slower moving traffic, think
about using alternate routes, and call 5-1-1 or go to www.511mn.org
to get information about road construction detours.
Highway projects that may affect weekend travel include:
Highway projects that may affect weekend travel include:
Twin
Cities
·
Interstate
94 between St. Paul and Maplewood – lane closures and ramp closures, expect
delays
·
I-94
between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center – lane closures and slow traffic
·
Highway
169 Golden Valley to Edina – detour
·
I-694
between Arden Hills and Vadnais Heights – two lanes in each direction,
eastbound lanes separated by concrete median barrier
·
Highway
10 at I-35W – ramp from Highway 10 to northbound I-35W closed
·
I-35W
between County Road H and County Road I – ramp closures
Central Minnesota
·
Highway 10 in Elk River – Eastbound single lane near Lake Orono,
plan for delays, westbound lanes open
·
Highway 27/Highway 71 in Long Prairie – narrow lanes, no shoulders
·
Highway 65 Cambridge to Anoka County – single lane in each
direction, plan for delays
·
Highway 210/Highway 169 north of Aitkin – narrow temporary bypass
lanes at creek
·
Highway 371 Nisswa to south Pequot Lakes – single lane in each
direction, with access changes, follow signs
Northern Minnesota
·
Highway 1/ Highway 169 Eagles Nest project – lane closures,
flaggers
·
Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes – lane closures
·
I-94 Evansville to Garfield – single lane in each direction
·
I-35 over Highway 61 in Carlton County – single lane in each
direction
·
Highway 53 relocation project in Virginia – single lane in each
direction; Highway 135 – closed, detour
·
Highway 61 in Beaver Bay – single lane traffic in each direction
·
Highway 169, Highway 37 in Hibbing – single lane in each direction
·
Highway 73 in Kettle River – closed, detour
·
Highway 2 Kennedy Bridge between East Grand Forks, Minn., and
Grand Forks, N.D. – closed, detour
West central Minnesota
·
Highway
7 – detour
·
Highway
29 in Montevideo – detour
Southern Minnesota
·
Highway 22 Mapleton to Mankato – detour
·
I-35
bridge replacements south of Owatonna – single lane in each direction
·
Highway 42 between Plainview and Kellogg – bridge closure, detour
·
Highway
52 between Zumbrota and Rosemount – lane closures
·
Highway
15 in New Ulm – detour
·
Highway
99 Minnesota River bridge in St. Peter – detour
For a complete list of road projects, including construction
dates and traffic impacts, visit www.mndot.gov/roadwork/current.html. Motorists
may also sign up to receive email updates for major projects at www.mndot.gov/emailupdates.
MnDOT urges motorists to be attentive, drive with caution,
slow down in work zones and never enter a road blocked with
barriers or cones.
Motorists are also reminded to look for children walking and
bicycling at intersections, crosswalks and along roads near schools and to stop
for them as they cross the street. Motorists should also give bicyclists a
3-foot clearance and to yield when they are making a turn.
For safety tips driving around pedestrians and bicyclists go
to www.mndot.gov/bike/education/index.html and www.mndot.gov/peds/education/index.html.
