Nighttime lane closures on Highway 100 in St. Louis Park begin June 15

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin nightly lane closures on Highway 100 north of Minnetonka Blvd to Glenwood Ave in St. Louis Park starting 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, weather permitting.

Beginning Sunday, June 15, crews will close lanes in both directions of Hwy 100 each night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning, through Saturday, July 12. These closures are needed so crews can complete milling and paving work as part of MnDOT’s summer maintenance efforts. This work will help extend the life of the roadway and improve the driving surface.

Highway 100 will remain open during the day, and no full closures or detours are planned. All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule dependent and subject to change.

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit 511mn.org.

MnDOT reminds all motorists to slow down and use caution in work zones.

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.
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