MnDOT: More Closures, Lanes Reduced on I-35E in Mendota Heights Area

Drivers who use Interstate 35E between Eagan and St. Paul should expect traffic to be reduced to two lanes during daytime non-rush hours and reduced to a single lane during nighttime hours in upcoming days, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

The ramp from Highway 13 to southbound Interstate 35E will be closed from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 through 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19. Motorists are advised to follow the signed detour.

Northbound Interstate 35E is tentatively scheduled to close between Highway 55 and West Seventh Street from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19.

MnDOT crews are repairing and resurfacing the roadway and make other improvements. When complete, the project will result in a smoother ride, extended pavement life, improved drainage and improved pedestrian crossings that meet accessibility standards, according to MnDOT.

The project is now scheduled for completion by Nov. 15.

To sign up for the project’s email updates, visit the project’s website at www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i35eeagan/index.html.