I-35 southbound ramps at Highway 48 in Hinckley to close July 7

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be closing the I-35 southbound ramps at Highway 48 in Hinckley starting the morning of July 7. Southbound I-35 traffic to Highway 48 will be detoured at exit 191 and routed to Pine County Road 61 to Highway 48. Highway 48 traffic to southbound I-35 will be detoured west to Pine County Road 61 to Highway 23 and on to southbound I35 at exit 180. The ramps are expected to reopen on July 30.

These closures are necessary to reconstruct the ramps as part of the bridge replacement and pavement resurfacing project. Construction will last through the fall. Motorists can expect delays during peak travel times.

For maps and project information, please visit the website at mndot.gov/d1/projects/hinckley-bridge.

Work zone safety tips

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 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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