I-694, marathon, Vikes top Twin Cities weekend traffic woes
Interstate 694 may be the biggest highway hassle in the Twin Cities this weekend, but officials are reminding drivers to watch for closed roads Saturday and Sunday tied to the Twin Cities Marathon and the Vikings game at noon in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has posted its map of Twin Cities highway closures. The marathon has posted its watch-out list for runners and drivers.
Here's a quick guide to the basics.
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I-694, Fridley and New Brighton
Westbound I-694 closes Friday night at 10 p.m. through 5 a.m. Monday between Interstate 35W and Minnesota Highway 252.
Interstate 94, Maple Grove
Westbound I-94 will be reduced to a single lane between 95th Ave. and Minnesota Highway 101 from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday.
I-94 from St. Paul to Maplewood
Westbound I-94 will be reduced to a single lane between U.S. Highway 61 and Mounds Boulevard starting at 7 p.m. Friday through early Sunday.
Heading outside of the Twin Cities this weekend? Check out MnDOT's map of construction closures in greater Minnesota.