I-90 overnight detours Aug. 28-29 for bridge beam setting west of Stewartville

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. – Motorists traveling on Interstate 90 west of Stewartville will be detoured overnight Aug. 28 and 29 while bridge beams are set on the Olmsted County Road 35 over the highway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Detour timing:

Starts 7 p.m., Aug. 28 and end at 5 a.m., Aug. 29.
Starts 7 p.m., Aug. 29 and end at 5 a.m., Aug 30.

I-90 will reopen each morning by 5 a.m. on each of the two days.
Detour route:

I-90 eastbound motorists:

Take exit 205 to Olmsted County Road 6, travel east to Highway 63 north, travel through Stewartville to I-90.

I-90 westbound motorists:

Take exit 209A to Highway 63, travel south to Olmsted County Road 6, and travel west to I-90.

A similar detour of I-90 will occur when crews pour concrete for the bridge deck.

To learn more about the bridge replacement project, visit the MnDOT project website where you can also sign up to receive 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 www.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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