Heads up, Minnesotans, road work is coming your way with lane closures set to hit two intersections along Highway 55 starting early next week. As reported by the City of Plymouth's recent announcement, both Evergreen Lane North and Ives Lane North will be sealed off starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 6 due to some much-needed safety improvements. If you're one of the many commuters who use these roads, prepare for detours that will stretch until late May.

These closures mark the next phase of MnDOT's Highway 55 pavement improvement project, which has been ongoing in an effort to enhance vehicular safety and accessibility, during the construction detour signs will guide motorists to alternate routes – those needing Evergreen Lane North will be redirected via Goldenrod Lane North, while Ives Lane North will be accessible via a Larch Lane North detour. Commuters can eyeball the detour routes ahead of time thanks to a downloadable PDF map provided on the city's website, Plymouth's official announcement details the specifics.

If you are planning to travel east on Highway 55 in Plymouth this Friday, you should reconsider your plans as the road will be fully closed from May 3, in preparation for the weekday lane shutdowns. This closure is just the beginning of a series of measures implemented by MnDOT to enhance the quality of our roadways and ensure safer and smoother drives.

For those looking to stay in the loop with up-to-the-minute updates or maybe just avoid being blindsided by unexpected roadblocks, MnDOT has got your back; they're offering project email updates you can sign up for via their project webpage.