Parts of Interstate 35W to Close this Weekend

Drivers, take note. Interstate 35W will be somewhat out of commission this weekend, which could spell substantial delays and lengthy detours for drivers in the south metro area.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced this week, that beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, the stretch of Interstate 35W between Highway 13 and the I-35/35W/I-35E split will close. The road will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12.

In the meantime, motorists will be redirected to a detour on I-494 and southbound I-35E.

During that time, yet another portion of the road will be reduced to a single lane: Northbound I-35 will be a single lane between County Road 50 and the I-35/35W/35E split. The lane reduction will go into effect earlier than the closure further north, beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday. The northbound I-35 and County Road 46 ramps will also be closed. These lanes and ramps will likewise reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday.

And a few more items of note, from around town:

• The City of Rosemount will offer residents a free bicycle traffic skills course on Friday and Saturday, for those who want to forgo four wheels for two. The course will outline the basics of bike riding—including fixing a flat, on-bike skills, and crash avoidance techniques. The course is aimed at adults and children above age 14. It will be held at Rosemount City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. For more information, contact Planner Jason Lindahl at jason.lindahl@ci.rosemount.mn.us or (651) 322-2090.