Expect traffic disruptions in Minneapolis, Eden Prairie this summer due to construction
Major roadwork and closures will affect traffic in Minneapolis and Eden Prairie this summer, with key routes seeing lane restrictions and detours.
Both directions of Interstate 94 between Interstate 35W and Huron Boulevard will be closing this weekend for maintenance.
"Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday night, the 13th, we're going to be closing ramps on I-94, from 35W and Huron Blvd. At 10, we will be shutting down both sides of the interstate," said Kent Barnard with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, several ramps will be closed for the weekend, including:
I-94 bridge (Dartmouth Bridge) that spans the Mississippi River
Riverside Ave. bridge over I-94
I-94 over Cedar Ave.
I-94 over the Light Rail Transit (Blue Line)
I-94 over Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave
Drivers will have to detour to I-35W, Highway 36 and Interstate 35E. The road will reopen Monday at 5 a.m.
"There will be delays, but if people use the alternate routes and avoid this area, the delays shouldn't be unmanageable," said Barnard.
For more information on the I-94 project, detours and other relevant information, click here.
In Eden Prairie, lane closures will affect Highway 212 and Highway 5 between Eden Prairie Road and Interstate 494 as crews begin erosion control work. The ramp on Mitchel Road to westbound Highway 5 will be closed starting Monday.
Starting Tuesday, crews will begin resurfacing road shoulders, causing additional closures. Later in the summer, significant disruptions are expected as crews begin repairing concrete pavement, with one direction of traffic being closed at a time.
For more information on the Highway 212 and Highway 5 projects, detours and other relevant information, click here.
Drivers are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes. For real-time traffic conditions you can call 511 or visit their website.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Major M62 delays after lorry crash
Drivers have been warned of major delays on the M62 after a lorry crash which caused fuel to leak onto the road. The vehicle hit the railings on a bridge on the A49 Newton Road, in Warrington, which caused the fuel to spill over the motorway. The M62 has been closed in both direction within junction nine as a result and could be shut for several hours, Cheshire Police said. A National Highways spokesman said traffic is being diverted onto exit and entry slip roads, with delays of up to 45 minutes expected. A police spokeswoman said there were no reports of injuries after the lorry crashed earlier. National Highways said its service providers are on scene to assess the road surface and damaged to the barrier. A spokesman said there are delays of 45 mins on the eastbound section on the M62 and congestion is around three miles, while westbound there are delays of 20 mins and congestion is two miles. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Cheshire Police National Highways
CBS News
21 hours ago
- CBS News
Expect traffic disruptions in Minneapolis, Eden Prairie this summer due to construction
Major roadwork and closures will affect traffic in Minneapolis and Eden Prairie this summer, with key routes seeing lane restrictions and detours. Both directions of Interstate 94 between Interstate 35W and Huron Boulevard will be closing this weekend for maintenance. "Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday night, the 13th, we're going to be closing ramps on I-94, from 35W and Huron Blvd. At 10, we will be shutting down both sides of the interstate," said Kent Barnard with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, several ramps will be closed for the weekend, including: I-94 bridge (Dartmouth Bridge) that spans the Mississippi River Riverside Ave. bridge over I-94 I-94 over Cedar Ave. I-94 over the Light Rail Transit (Blue Line) I-94 over Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave Drivers will have to detour to I-35W, Highway 36 and Interstate 35E. The road will reopen Monday at 5 a.m. "There will be delays, but if people use the alternate routes and avoid this area, the delays shouldn't be unmanageable," said Barnard. For more information on the I-94 project, detours and other relevant information, click here. In Eden Prairie, lane closures will affect Highway 212 and Highway 5 between Eden Prairie Road and Interstate 494 as crews begin erosion control work. The ramp on Mitchel Road to westbound Highway 5 will be closed starting Monday. Starting Tuesday, crews will begin resurfacing road shoulders, causing additional closures. Later in the summer, significant disruptions are expected as crews begin repairing concrete pavement, with one direction of traffic being closed at a time. For more information on the Highway 212 and Highway 5 projects, detours and other relevant information, click here. Drivers are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes. For real-time traffic conditions you can call 511 or visit their website.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
The numbers are in for REAL ID's Minnesota rollout
Still waiting to get your Real ID? You could still be waiting awhile. Still waiting to get your Real ID? You could still be waiting awhile. Still waiting to get your Real ID? You could still be waiting awhile. The rush to DMV locations across Minnesota is calming since the REAL ID deadline passed a little more than a month ago, but it remains much busier than usual. A spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Department of Driver and Vehicles Services (DVS), shared with WCCO new numbers on applications. A total of 76,696 people registered for a REAL ID in May. That's a drop from 101,937 in April as people tried to get signed up before the May 7 deadline. But it's still much higher than March (70,770), February (48,398) and January (48,400). Those numbers represent only REAL ID applications. Previously, DVS averaged about 30,000 applications per month for all IDs. If you or someone you know still needs to get a REAL ID, the DVS has two suggestions: Wait things out. If you have a passport or don't have any domestic flights planned in the near future, DVS officials recommend waiting until this rush passes. If your need is immediate, you can speed up the time it takes to get a REAL ID in the mail by pre-applying online. Just upload the necessary documents and bring the exact same documents with you into a DVS office. For the latter, officials say pre-applying will cut down on the wait time to get your card. However, the DVS says 70% of people don't bring in the matching documents, which could make their wait time weeks longer.
