I-90 ramp closures, detours begin Aug. 28 at Hwy 105/Oakland Ave in Austin

AUSTIN, Minn. – Motorists who use the on and off-ramps at the Highway 105/Oakland Avenue bridge will be detoured beginning on Aug. 28 when the ramps close for reconstruction for one month, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Construction crews will be reconstructing portions of the ramps adjacent to the bridge, which is being replaced.
Work will begin Wednesday morning, Aug. 28 and is expected to last about a month.

During the closure, motorists will be detoured:

Westbound motorists wanting to reach the north side of I-90 should travel west on I-90 and use exit 166 at Freeborn County Road 46, traveling east on CR 46 back to their destination. Motorists on the north side of I-90 should use CR 46 to reach I-90. Motorists who want to reach Highway 105 should use exit 177 and travel south on 14th Street Northwest.
Eastbound motorists wanting to reach the north side of I-90 can exit at exit 166 and use CR 46. Motorists who want to reach the south side of I-90 or Highway 105 should travel east and use exit 177 and travel south on 14th Street Northwest to Highway 105.

Exit 175 is closed in both directions.

This work is part of the three-year project that is replacing or repairing bridges at six sites along the I-90 corridor in Austin.

Oakland Avenue West (Highway 105), replace in 2024, detours started in April
I-90 over Sixth Street Northeast, rehabilitate in 2024-2025, detours started in May
I-90 over Cedar River, replace in 2024-2025, traffic impacts started May 31
Fourth Street Northwest, replace in 2024-2025, detours started in May
14th Street Northwest (Highway 218 north), replace in 2026
21st Street Northeast (Highway 218 south), replace in 2026

To learn more about the 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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