News Flash

Eastbound Hwy 36 weekend closure August 9-12

Beginning at 9 p.m. Fri, Aug. 9, the eastbound lanes of Hwy 36 will close between I-35W in Roseville and I-35E in Little Canada through 5 a.m. Mon, Aug. 12. At the same time, access from northbound and southbound I-35W to eastbound Hwy 36 will close.

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

The ramp from northbound Cleveland Ave. to eastbound Hwy 36 remains closed and detoured through 10 p.m. Wed, Aug. 21.

Edgerton Street ramps

As work is wrapped up on the Edgerton St. ramps to and from westbound Hwy 36, the ramps will reopen Saturday evening, Aug. 10. Once the westbound ramps reopen, the ramps to and from Edgerton St. and eastbound Hwy 36 will close until Mon, Aug. 19.

Westbound Hwy 36 closure August 9-19

Repairs and resurfacing on the westbound Hwy 36 bridges over Cleveland Ave. and I-35W will begin following Friday morning’s rush hour. Beginning at 9 a.m. Fri, Aug. 9, westbound Hwy 36 will close between Cleveland Ave. and I-35W through 5 a.m. Mon, Aug. 19. During the closure, traffic will detour north on I-35W to Co. Rd. C and then use the loop from Co. Rd. C to reach southbound I-35W.

As promised, all work and closures on Hwy 36 will be suspended during the Minnesota State Fair. Work will resume following the end of the fair.

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

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.

Please drive with care in work zones:

• Construction coneSlow down when approaching every work zone, then navigate with care and caution.
• Stay alert; work zones constantly change.
• Watch for workers and slow-moving equipment.
• Obey posted speed limits. The fine for a violation in a work zone is $300.
• Minimize distractions behind the wheel.
• Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times.

More about this project

We are resurfacing nearly six miles of Hwy 36 between I-35W in Roseville and Edgerton St. in Little Canada and making additional improvements. Resurfacing of aging pavement on Hwy 36 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 Hwy 36 will provide more distance for drivers to safely merge onto eastbound Hwy 36 which will ease traffic flow and reduce congestion. Reconstruction of the ramp from northbound Cleveland Ave. to eastbound Hwy 36 and extending the merge lane onto eastbound Hwy 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 Hwy 36 project webpage. If you have questions about this project, please contact the project team.