Road closure alert for all you night owls and graveyard shifters out there—Hwy 10 will be taking a break. In a move that's sure to reroute some bedtime commutes, the main artery will shut down completely in both directions between Armstrong Blvd. and Sunfish Lake Blvd. This isn't for a leisurely joyride, though. The closures are happening to accommodate the heavy lifting of bridge beams onto the forthcoming Ramsey Blvd. bridge, according to the official City of Ramsey social media post.
Mark your calendars or set a reminder for the nights of June 22 and June 23; from 10 p.m. through the witching hour till 4:45 a.m., you'll need to find an alternative path if your travels involve Hwy 10. And no, they're not giving any rainchecks—the schedule's set, weather permitting. Those in the know will detour via Bunker Lake Boulevard, cruising through Armstrong Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard to skirt around the obstruction. It's a small detour for a man but a giant leap for infrastructure progress.
Local businesses might be sighing in relief—access remains open for them, and residential routes aren't being blocked off. To smooth over any potential confusion and guide weary travelers, troopers will be stationed on site to lend a hand. They're not waving wands to make traffic disappear, but they're there to ensure you won't be circling the blocks until the first light of dawn.
The construction is a clear sign of the times changing, as a new bridge takes shape in the framework of Ramsey's daily life. It's not just steel girders being hoisted into place; it's the foundation for countless commutes and connections that will flow over this river of asphalt and concrete in the years to come. While the immediate inconvenience might ruffle some feathers, the end result promises to elevate Ramsey's roadways quite literally. Stay savvy out there, and perhaps take this opportunity to explore the byways and less trotted paths that weave through the landscape of our nocturnal city, even if it's just for a detour.
