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[Karen]

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Subject: 	Going fishing this weekend? MnDOT urges motorists to plan 
ahead, use caution in work zones
Date: 	Thu, 7 May 2015 19:11:41 +0000
From: 	Gillach, James (DOT) <james.gillach at state.mn.us>
To: 	#DOT_ALLCOMM <ALLCOMM.DOT at state.mn.us>



Minnesota Department of Transportation

395 John Ireland Boulevard

Saint Paul, MN 55155


  News Release

May 5, 2015 Contact:  Kevin Gutknecht

651-366-4266

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*Going fishing this weekend? MnDOT urges motorists to plan ahead, use 
caution in work zones *

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Anglers will be heading to their favorite fishing 
spots this weekend for the 2015 fishing season opener, and with the 
additional road traffic, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is 
urging travelers to plan ahead and use extra care while driving through 
highway work zones.

Motorists may encounterbypasses, lane closures and detours resulting 
from the hundreds of transportation projects that are underway this 
construction season. MnDOT recommends that motorists think about 
alternate routes, call 5-1-1 or go to www.511mn.org 
<http://www.511mn.org> to get advance information about road 
construction and detours, and be prepared for slower moving traffic.

Highway projects that may affect weekend travel on May 8-10 include:

·Highway 10 between St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids – single-lane traffic in 
both directions, slow traffic

·I-94 between St. Michael and Monticello – lane shift, narrow lanes and 
reduced speeds

·I-494 in Plymouth – multiple lane and ramp closures

·I-35E in St. Paul and Little Canada – lane and ramp closures

·Highway 100 in St. Louis Park – ramp closures and lane shift

·I-35 Owatonna to Albert Lea – single-lane traffic in both directions, 
slow traffic

Motorists should:

·Check www.511mn.org <http://www.511mn.org> for up-to-date information 
about traffic and road conditions.

·Minimize distractions (e.g., don’t use cell phones or eat or drink 
while driving).

·Follow posted speed limits; fines double in work zones.

·Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.

For a complete list of projects, including construction dates and 
traffic impacts, visit www.mndot.gov/construction 
<http://www.mndot.gov/construction>_._

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