Motorists are advised that the Minnesota 169 entrance ramp to westbound Interstate 90 near Blue Earth and the westbound I-90 exit ramp to Faribault County 17 are expected to close Tuesday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Motorists wanting to travel on westbound I-90 at Minnesota 169 will be detoured to Faribault County Road 6, 8 and 1.
The ramp closures are expected until mid-August, weather permitting. All ramps at the Minnesota 169 interchange will remain open during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The westbound I-90 rest area located just west of Blue Earth will also be temporarily closed starting May 30 for approximately two months.
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