Westbound Interstate 90 motorists near Austin will encounter a right lane closure, which began Monday, as crews repair concrete pavement, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

The right lane of westbound I-90 will be closed from exit 175, near Highway 105 in west Austin, to exit 163 near Hayward as crews make repairs. The work is expected to be completed by 3:30 p.m. Friday.

In places, the pavement will be removed and replaced. During the process the lane will have gaps and breaks, which is why traffic will be restricted to a single lane in the westbound lanes. No restrictions will be placed for eastbound traffic.

To learn more about concrete repair, go to MnDOT’s road knowledge page at www.dot.state.mn.us/information/roads/cpr.html.

MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution, slow down in work zones and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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