Westbound I-90 lane closure begins Sept. 22 for concrete repairs in Winona County

WINONA, Minn. – Interstate 90 motorists will encounter a lane closure beginning Sept. 22 as repairs are made at two bridges in Winona County, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

MnDOT bridge crews will be making repairs at the westbound I-90 bridges over Winona County Road 7 and Highway 76. The right lane near each bridge will be closed during repairs and motorists will be shifted to the left lane. It is anticipated that work will be completed by Oct. 1.

Safety in work zones

Motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones including lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving heavy equipment and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:

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.
Do the zipper merge.
Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
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