Weekend closure of I-494 in Richfield and Bloomington starts Sept. 5

ROSEVILLE, Minn. —Crews will close Interstate 494 in both directions between Highway 100 and Hwy 77 at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

All ramps in this area will also be closed starting at 8 p.m. Sept. 5. Crews will reopen I-494 at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8.

During this closure, motorists traveling westbound on I-494 can use northbound Highway 77 to westbound Hwy 62 to southbound Hwy 100 to westbound I-494 as a detour. Motorists traveling on eastbound I-494 can use northbound Hwy100 to eastbound Hwy 62 to southbound Hwy77 to eastbound I-494 as a detour.

This closure is necessary for crews to continue drainage construction along I-494.

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 slowdown in work zones where workers are present.

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