Traffic signal replacement project completed in Albert Lea
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Intersection improvements are completed along Highway 65 at Front Street and Margaretha Avenue in Albert Lea, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Work at Highway 65 and Front Street replaced the signal and made Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements. ADA improvements were also be made at Highway 65 and Margaretha Avenue.
To learn more about the project, visit the MnDOT project website.
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.
- Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
- Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Do the zipper merge.
- Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
- Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
Stay connected, informed
- Check out other MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects and sign up for construction updates.
- Interested in a job with MnDOT? Career information for the State of Minnesota can be found at the Minnesota Management and Budget website. Come join us.
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