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Oakdale Bikers Beware: Gateway Trail Tunnel to Close

The closure is part of the Highway 36/Hilton Trail project in Lake Elmo.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the Gateway Trail tunnel beneath Highway 36 in Lake Elmo will soon be closed in both directions.

The closure is expected to begin at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 12, as crews continue work on the Highway 36/Hilton Trail project.

The trail is set to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, May 20, according to MnDOT.

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β€œUnfortunately, there's no safe detour or alternate route we can recommend,” reads part of the release from MnDOT. β€œBut we'll let you know the second we know for sure when it’ll re-open.”

From MnDOT's webpage about the project:

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This project will improve safety and traffic flow on Hwy 36, Hilton Trail, Highlands Trail and Demontreville Trail while reducing the amount of through traffic cutting through residential areas. It is the result of a corridor studyΒ that established a long-term plan for traffic improvements on Hwy 36 east of I-694.

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