The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced a change of heart when it comes to this weekend's plans for the Highway 169 corridor. The previously scheduled daytime closures for the 36th Avenue bridge painting on October 26-27 have been cancelled, as reported by the city of Plymouth's official website. Instead, MnDOT crews will be focusing on surface finish repairs on the bridge, which will still affect traffic with necessary lane closures.
For those who frequent southbound Highway 169, take note that starting at the early hour of 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, the highway will be stripped down to a single lane between Rockford Road and Medicine Lake Road until 2:00 p.m., potentially impacting your weekend errands or escapes. The same reduction applies to the northbound lanes, beginning at precisely 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, lasting until the afternoon threshold of 2:00 p.m.
Commuters should keep an eye on the forecast, since these construction activities come with a weather-dependent clause and consider using alternative routes or modes of transportation to bypass the potential slowdowns. MnDOT warns that inclement weather could push these plans to be postponed, adding a layer of unpredictability to your travel this weekend.
For those hungering for more information or those who simply want to avoid getting ensnared in an unexpected gridlock, the city of Plymouth's news release suggests signing up for project email updates on MnDOT's project webpage.
