Austin intersection at 4th St.-13th Ave. Northwest reopens, I-90, eastbound ramps to close June 4
AUSTIN, Minn. – Eastbound Interstate 90 ramps at 4th Street Northwest in Austin are scheduled to close on Wednesday, June 4, weather permitting, and motorists will see 4th Street Northwest at 13th Avenue Northwest reopen to traffic, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Construction crews are continuing the replacement work of underground city water main and storm sewer utilities on 4th Street Northwest between 13th Avenue Northwest and I-90. The intersection had been closed from May 19 while crews replaced water mains and storm sewer in that section of the road. Work will continue down 4th Street.
Vehicles will reach the businesses using a temporary road on the east side of 4th Street during the remainder of the work, which includes replacement of the concrete road and entrances to the businesses. Access to the businesses remains open. Businesses affected are Scooters Coffee, Hardee’s, Burger King and Kwik Trip.
Work on 4th Street is expected to be completed in mid-July.
Meanwhile, work continues at the 4th Street Northwest bridge over I-90 with the traffic ramps closed.
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 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 upcoming MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects.
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