I-90 detours Sept. 12 for bridge construction west of Stewartville

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. – Motorists traveling on Interstate 90 west of Stewartville will be detoured Sept. 12 while construction crews pour concrete for the new Olmsted County Road 35 bridge deck, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The work is scheduled 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. I-90 westbound and eastbound will be closed between Olmsted County Road 6 (Exit 205) and Highway 63 (Exit 209). The following detours will be in place.

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.

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.

Stay connected, informed

Check out other MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects and sign up for construction updates.

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