I-35 northbound overnight closure in Hinckley Wednesday, July 2

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be closing I-35 northbound near Hinckley to complete shoulder repairs in the work zone the evening of Wednesday, July 2. The interstate will be closed and detoured starting at 10 p.m. and is expected to reopen at midnight.

Northbound I-35 traffic will exit at Highway 23 West (Exit 180) and travel west on Highway 23 to north on Pine County Road 61 into the City of Hinckley to east on Highway 48 then returning to northbound I-35. Detour signage will be in place.

For maps and project information, please visit the website at mndot.gov/d1/projects/hinckley-bridge

Work zone safety tips

Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones.
Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Do the zipper merge.
Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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