Westbound Hwy. 62 Closed All Weekend for Resurfacing

Motorists planning on driving through Edina this weekend take heed: Westbound Hwy. 62 will be closed for resurfacing between I-35W and Hwy. 169 through Monday, June 25.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to reduce westbound traffic to one lane at 8 p.m., then completely close all westbound lanes at 10 p.m. Friday. The westbound lanes will remain closed through 5 a.m. Monday, June 25.

During the closure, drivers will be directed to take a detour on southbound I-35W, westbound I-494 and northbound Hwy. 212 to link back in to westbound Hwy. 62.

In the case of inclement weather, the roadwork might be rescheduled, according to MnDOT.

The $3.4 million Hwy. 62 revitalization project will see the Crosstown and several ramps resurfaced this summer to create a smoother roadway and extend the life of the pavement. The resurfacing will take place between Tracy and Penn avenues.

The project will also include upgrades and revised traffic signals at four interchanges—Valley View Road, France Avenue, Xerxes Avenue and Penn Avenue—to provide better accessibility for pedestrians.

The entire project is estimated to be completed by early August.

Additional closures are expected for the remainder of the summer, including full closure of eastbound traffic in mid-July for resurfacing. Overnight ramp and lane closures are also expected on Hwy. 62 throughout the project, as well as some daytime lane closures at the four interchange roads.

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