Tree and brush removal along Highway 101 next week will mark the first stages of preparation for a road improvement project scheduled to begin in the summer.
Crews will remove trees and brush within the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) right of way along the highway, spanning from Highway 5 in Chanhassen to County Road 62/Townline Road in Eden Prairie.
From Tuesday, April 9, through Friday, April 12, Highway 101 will be temporarily reduced to one lane with flagging in both directions at some locations between Highway 5 and County Road 62. These lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
According to MnDOT, these closures could result in delays of up to 10 minutes. MnDOT notes that all timeframes are approximate, subject to change, and weather and schedule dependent.
Motorists are encouraged to plan their travel in advance, consult 511 for real-time updates, and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Officials remind drivers to exercise caution and patience when navigating through work zones, highlighting the importance of obeying speed limits and remaining alert to changes and the presence of workers and equipment. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
The summer construction on Highway 101 will include road resurfacing, trail reconstruction on the west side, installation of overhead pedestrian signals at Twilight Trail and Valley View Road, drainage improvements near Purgatory Creek, and the creation of accessible pedestrian crossings and curb ramps.
Completion is projected for October.
For further details and updates on traffic impacts, visit the Hwy 101 project webpage or contact the project team.
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