MnDOT plans major weekend closures for I-94, Hwy 36

Twin Cities weekend road closures Sept.6-9

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has several road closure projects planned in the Twin Cities this weekend, which could cause a headache for some drivers. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more on what to expect.

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation is planning three major highway closures in the Twin Cities metro this weekend.

What's happening?

MnDOT has scheduled closures along the following stretches:

I-94 westbound lanes closure in Saint Paul: Traffic headed west between I-35E and Hwy 280 will be closed through the weekend. The closure starts at 10 p.m. Friday and will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday.
Eastbound Highway 36 closure between Roseville and Little Canada: Highway 36 will be closed heading east for repaving between I-35W and I-35E. This closure starts at 9 p.m. Friday and will also reopen by 5 a.m. Monday.
Highway 55 closed near Rosemount: Traffic heading in both directions along Highway 55 will be closed in the area of Rosemount on Saturday. The closure covers the stretch of Highway 55 between County Road 42 and Highway 52. The closure is in effect between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Ramp Closures: The ramp from northbound Highway 100 to eastbound I-494 will be closed from 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, through Monday, Nov. 4.

What else?

Hwy 36 ramps at Edgerton Street closed earlier this week ahead of the weekend project and will remain closed until next Thursday.

Detours

I-94 closure: MnDOT is asking drivers to take I-35E to Hwy 36 to Hwy 280.
Hwy 36 closure: Drivers should use I-694 amid the weekend closure.
Hwy 55 closure: Drivers will be directed to use Co. Rd. 42/145th Street and Hwy 52.