Overnight closures on I-35 planned as part of Twin Ports Interchange Project

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will enact several overnight closures on I-35 starting on Monday, August 19. As per Stephanie Christensen, Public Relations with MnDOT, the following closures will occur:

• Monday, August 19: Southbound I-35 from 5th Avenue West to 27th Avenue West will close from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20. A detour will follow 5th Avenue West then Superior Street to 27th Avenue West.

• Tuesday, August 20: Northbound I-35 sign updates will occur on bridges at 40th Avenue West, 27th Avenue West, and the Highway 53 overpass, from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21. Traffic will be detoured up and down exit/entrance ramps at each location.

• Wednesday, August 21: Southbound I-35 from 26th Avenue East to 5th Avenue West will close from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. A detour will follow London Road and Superior Street from 26th Avenue East to 5th Avenue West.

• Thursday, August 22: Southbound I-35 from 5th Avenue West to 27th Avenue West will close from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Friday, August 23. A detour will follow 5th Avenue West then Superior Street to 27th Avenue West.

A full closure of the Blatnik bridge is also scheduled on Monday August 19 starting at 6 a.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. on August 20.