Traffic will begin flowing again on Audubon Road in front of Paisley Park in Chanhassen. By 6 a.m., the Carver County Sheriff's Office will allow vehicles to use Audubon Road between Hwy. 5 and Coulter Blvd.
Barricades have been placed on the east curb line of Audubon Road so fans can still gather at a memorial to pay tribute to Prince, the musical icon who died Thursday, in a safe viewing area.
Motorists are prohibited from stopping along Hwy. 5 and Audubon Road. Free parking is available at nearby Lake Ann Park. Access to Paisley Park is available via a trail and underpass.
Once Audubon Road reopens, northbound traffic will be allowed only to turn east at Hwy. 5 for the next few days, the Carver County Sheriff's Office said.
"We realize that this may be an inconvenience for some, but feel that this is the safest option for both pedestrian and motorist traffic in the area," sheriff Jim Olson said.
The City of Chanhassen will continue to monitor traffic in the area and determine when the Hwy. 5 barricades can be removed.
