Sturgis Motorcycle Rally travelers will encounter I-90, I-35 construction in Minnesota
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Motorists traveling in southern Minnesota on Interstate 90 and Interstate 35 to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota will encounter construction work zones, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The annual motorcycle event in Sturgis, S.D., from Aug. 2-11 attracts thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts who ride or haul their motorcycles to the Black Hills of South Dakota with many traveling on I-35 and across I-90 to and from the event.
For more information about the I-90 projects east to west and the I-35 projects north to south, go to MnDOT's 511mn.org road conditions maps, project websites and other online information:
- I-35 resurfacing at Faribault: Single-lane, two-way traffic in the northbound lanes from Rice County Road 48 to Highway 21, watch for ramp closures. Significant traffic backups may occur from mid-morning through late afternoon during commuting times and weekends.
- I-90/Highway 52 interchange reconstruction south of Rochester: Single-lane traffic in each direction 2 miles east and west of the Highway 52 interchange. Off-ramps to Highway 52 south are detoured.
- Olmsted County Road 35 bridge over I-90 northwest of Stewartville. Short work zone of single-lane traffic.
- I-90 bridge reconstruction in Austin: Single-lane, two-way traffic in the westbound lanes within Austin. Watch for ramp closures throughout Austin.
- I-90 westbound resurfacing in Albert Lea: Single-lane, two-way traffic in the eastbound lanes between Albert Lea to Alden. Westbound ramp closures.
- I-90 resurfacing from Blue Earth to Highway 22 south of Wells: Single-lane, two-way traffic in westbound lanes; watch for ramp closures at Faribault County Roads 17 & 23. The eastbound & westbound rest areas located just west of Blue Earth are closed.
MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution, slow down in work zones and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
Safety
Drivers traveling too fast and not paying attention are the main causes of work zone crashes. Follow these safe driving tips:
- Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
- Drive undistracted. Avoid using phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating – while in work zones.
- Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
- Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
- Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
- Expect work zones to constantly change. Day to day you could experience lane shifts, closures, narrower lanes, moving workers and vehicles.
Stay connected, informed
- Learn more about MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects, and sign up for updates.
- Interested in a job with MnDOT? Career information for the State of Minnesota can be found at the Minnesota Management and Budget website. Come join us.
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