Eastbound Hwy 36 closure set this weekend between I-35E and Hwy 61 in Little Canada

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Aug. 2, the eastbound lanes of Hwy 36 will close between I-35E and Hwy 61 in Little Canada through 5 a.m. Mon, Aug. 5, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. At the same time, access from northbound and southbound I-35E to eastbound Hwy 36 will close. The ramp from eastbound Hwy 36 to Hwy 61 will also close, but all other ramp movements at Hwy 61 will remain open.

During the eastbound Hwy 36 full closure, motorists will detour north on I-35E, east on I-694 and south on Hwy 61.

Northbound Cleveland Ave. to eastbound Hwy 36 remains closed. And the ramps between westbound Highway 36 and Edgerton Street remain closed until the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8.

We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.

More about this project

Repairs and resurfacing is underway on nearly six miles of Highway 36 between I-35W in Roseville and Edgerton St. in Little Canada along with additional improvements. Resurfacing of aging pavement will provide a smoother ride for motorists and extend the life of the existing roadway.

A new auxiliary lane from southbound I-35W to eastbound Highway 36 will provide more distance for drivers to safely merge onto eastbound Highway 36 which will ease traffic flow and reduce congestion. Reconstruction of the ramp from northbound Cleveland Ave. to eastbound Highway 36 and extending the merge lane onto eastbound Highway 36 will provide more time for drivers to safely merge into traffic. Improved drainage will also help channel water to prevent pavement damage from flooding and weather events. The project is anticipated to be complete in late September.

For more information, visit the Highway 36 project webpage. If you have questions about this project, please contact the project team.

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