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Woodbury officials outline water treatment construction, warn of I-94 ramp closure Aug. 4–mid‑October
Summary
City engineering staff updated the City Council on multiple summer construction projects centered on the Woodbury Water Treatment Plant and pipelines, and said MnDOT will close the eastbound I‑94 ramp to Radio Drive starting Aug. 4 with crews expecting to reopen it in mid‑October, creating detours and heavier traffic on Woodbury Drive.
City engineering staff told the City of Woodbury City Council on July 30 that major construction tied to the Woodbury Water Treatment Plant and associated pipeline work will continue into the fall and that a separate Minnesota Department of Transportation project will close the eastbound Interstate 94 exit to Radio Drive beginning Aug. 4, 2025.
The update, delivered by Chris Hartzell, the city’s engineering director, described active construction zones across the city — including water main installation on Valley Creek Road, work on Pioneer Drive and Interlochen Parkway near Lake Middle School, and rehabilitation phases of the 2025 Road Rehab Project. Hartzell said, “All areas shown in orange are under construction this summer,” and urged residents to consult the project web page and InTouch email subscription for details.
The council heard specific…
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