We end the rush hour with no accidents on the system and traffic moving well. The exception is eastbound 394, which is still tight from Xenia Avenue to Dunwoody Blvd.
9 a.m. update: Snow removal on Hwy. 7
A few midday lane closures are on tap today.
February 28, 2013 at 11:40AM
Look for right land closures on Hwy. 7 in both directions between Hwy. 41 and Hwy. 169. The work begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m.
The right lane of northbound 494 will be closed at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow MnDOT crews to work on an overhead sign.
Hwy. 5 will be reduced to a single lane in both directions from Jamaica Avenue to Hwy. 36 through Lake Elmo for maintenance work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Demuth says she’s honored to break ground but looks forward to the day it’s not an issue.