Highway Closure Extended In Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — Highway 95 between Bailey Road and 70th Street in Washington County will remain closed for at least one more week than originally planned due to recent rainy weather.

Crews expect to re-open this section of Highway 95 by Saturday, Sept. 15, weather permitting. The Highway 95 closure was originally scheduled to end on Friday, Sept. 7.

Highway 95 motorists will bypass the closed segment by utilizing the posted detour of 70th Street, Woodbury Drive to Bailey Road. During the closure, local property access will be maintained in the project area.

This work is part of a larger safety improvement project on Highway 95 from Valley Creek Road to Highway 61. This years’ work includes road resurfacing, widening shoulders, updating highway drainage system, installing mumble strips, constructing turn lanes and improving sight distance at specific locations.

Transit officials say improvements will enhance safety, provide a smoother road surface and improve traffic flow in the corridor.

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