Heads up commuters. A month-long closure at a very busy east metro intersection begins Monday.
The ramps and loops between Highway 36 and Fairview Avenue are closed for roughly the next month according to MnDOT spokesman Kent Barnard.
"We do have some alternate roads for people that need to get to the businesses in that area," says Barnard. "I will stress that all of those businesses will remain open and access to them will be maintained throughout the project."
Barnard says they're rebuilding that entire intersection to help better facilitate the flow of traffic in the area.
"We do have some traffic backups on the eastbound highway sometimes, due to that traffic," Barnard explains. "Hopefully we can reduce those or eliminate them."
Barnard says updates on the project's progress and traffic in the area can be found on their website or 511.org.
Current
Lane closures through late August:
Fairview Ave. is reduced to one lane in both directions between Co. Rd. B and Co. Rd. B2. Right-in, right-out access only along Fairview Ave. in both directions. Traffic cannot cross Fairview Ave.
Ramp closures, Mon, June 26 through late July:
The ramps to/from Hwy 36 and Fairview Ave. are closed
Detour: Follow alternate routes using Hwy 36, I-35W or Snelling Ave. to Co. Rd. C (PNG)
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect temporary lane and ramp closures during construction. The eastbound and westbound Hwy 36 ramps will close for 30 days during the project.