MnDOT to host open house

Published 9:20 pm Monday, October 14, 2019

The public is invited to attend an information open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 22 in the large meeting room of Austin Public Library, 323 Fourth Ave. NE in Austin, to learn about an Interstate 90 repaving project of the eastbound lanes west of Austin.

According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, representatives of MnDOT and others will be available to answer questions and provide information.

During the session, MnDOT will discuss the plan for 2020. People may drop by at any time during the session. Maps and information will be available for review.

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In 2020, MnDOT will resurface eastbound Interstate 90 from Freeborn County Road 46 east of Albert Lea to Highway 105 at Austin.

The unbonded concrete overlay will only be on eastbound lanes, but it will affect ramps and traffic in both directions, the press release stated.

To learn more about the project or sign up for email updates, go to MnDOT’s construction project website at www.dot.state.mn.us.

Those who need accommodations in order to fully participate in the event such as an ASL or spoken language interpreter or need documents in an alternate format, such as braille or large print, may contact Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or email ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us. Requests should be made no later than 48 hours prior to the event.