I-90 detour scheduled July 24-26 for Oakland Avenue bridge beam setting in Austin
AUSTIN, Minn. – Motorists traveling on Interstate 90 near the Oakland Avenue bridge will be detoured up the exit and down the entrance ramps at 8 p.m. on July 24 through 6 a.m. on July 26 as beam setting occurs on the bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
This work is part of the three-year project that is replacing or repairing bridges at six sites along the I-90 corridor in Austin.
- Oakland Avenue West (Highway 105), replace in 2024, detours started in April (JPG)
- I-90 over Sixth Street Northeast, rehabilitate in 2024-2025, detours started in May (JPG)
- I-90 over Cedar River, replace in 2024-2025, traffic impacts started May 31
- Fourth Street Northwest, replace in 2024-2025, detours started in May (JPG)
- 14th Street Northwest (Highway 218 north), replace in 2026
- 21st Street Northeast (Highway 218 south), replace in 2026
To learn more about the 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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