Interstate 90 single lane traffic, westbound on-ramp detours begin May 28 between Alden and Albert Lea

ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Motorists on Interstate 90 will travel in single lanes between Alden and Albert Lea and will encounter on-ramp detours from Highway 13 and Highway 109 beginning May 28 as road resurfacing begins, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Beginning Tuesday, May 28, I-90 westbound and eastbound traffic will travel in single lanes adjacent to each other in the eastbound I-90 lanes during the resurfacing work.

I-90 westbound on-ramps from Highway 13 and Highway 109 will be closed and detoured (JPG) beginning May 28 through the completion of the project in November.

To access I-90 westbound from Highway 13: Go south on Highway 13, west on Freeborn County Road 46 (210th Street), north on Highway 22 and then use the ramp to I-90 westbound.
To access I-90 westbound from Highway 109: Go south on Highway 109 (S. Broadway Avenue), west on County Road 46, north on Highway 22 and then use the ramp to I-90 westbound.

The project is expected to be completed by November. Learn more about this project at mndot.gov/d6/projects/i90-resurfacing/index.html where you can also sign up for email and text message updates.

Safety in work zones

Motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones including lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving heavy equipment and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:

Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones.
Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Do the zipper merge.
Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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